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What Preachers Can Learn from a 'N.Y. Times' Features Editor
A review of the book 'The Elements of Story'
After pastoring churches in Minnesota and on Long Island (most recently the Three Village Church), Matt Woodley now lives in Chicago and serves as the Managing Editor for PreachingToday.com.
When Do We Cross the Line into Plagiarism?
While there are gray areas, there are also black-and-white guidelines.
Collin Hansen, D. A. Carson, Sandy Willson, Tim Keller, Matt Perman, and Glenn Lucke
Facebook Sermon Prep
A late adopter discovers a surprisingly useful tool.
Bill White is a church planter in urban Long Beach, California.
No Notes, Lots of Notes, Brief Notes
The pros and cons of extemporaneous and manuscript delivery
Jeffrey Arthurs, Ph.D., is the Professor of Preaching and Communication & Chair, Division of Practical Theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
In the Eye of the Hearer
Visuals that support rather than distract from the Word
Kenton C. Anderson is dean and associate professor of applied theology at ACTS Seminaries (Northwest) in Langley, British Columbia. He is author of several books, including Choosing to Preach (Zondervan).
Centered
How prayer brings authority
Richard Foster is professor of spiritual formation at Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, California, and author of Celebration of Discipline (HarperCollins, 1988).
Imagination: The Preacher's Neglected Ally
When listeners are starving for a meal, creativity is what ensures there will be more than a recipe
Warren Wiersbe is a writer and speaker. He is author of many books, including Preaching and Teaching with Imagination (Baker). He served as pastor of Moody Church in Chicago and was the distinguished professor of preaching at Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary in Michigan.
Preaching That Magnifies God
It's not about taking down other gods, but raising up our own
Lee Eclov is pastor of Village Church of Lincolnshire in Lake Forest, Illinois and author of Pastoral Graces: Reflections on the Care of Souls (Moody Publishers).
Simplify
Harnessing the power of economy
Charles Swindoll is pastor of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, and is the Bible teacher on the radio program
A Long, Rich Conversation with God (pt.1)
The joy of depending on the Lord for a sermon.
Darrell Johnson is senior minister at First Baptist Church in Vancouver, British Columbia, and author of The Glory of Preaching (IVP).












