4 Steps to Prepare yourself for Sermon Pushback (1st of a 2-Part Series)

Receiving strong emotions from our listeners is part of preaching life, and the experience can feel uncomfortable, enraging, shaming, or frightening. When we accept as fact that pushback will come, we’re less surprised when we hear it, which makes us less vulnerable to its effects.

Even better, prayerfully preparing ourselves will increase our confidence so we know how to respond effectively, respectfully, and pastorally.