On episode 4 of “SermonCraft”, I speak with Dr. Matthew Kim as we discuss the topic of exegeting the audience as it relates to sermon prep. Dr. Matthew Kim (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is professor of practical theology and holder of the Hubert H. and Gladys S. Raborn Chair of Pastoral Leadership at Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University. He is a scholar-practitioner and expert in homiletics. He is the award-winning author of Preaching to People in Pain and Preaching with Cultural Intelligence. His newest book Preaching to a Divided Nation, written with Dr. Paul Hoffman (PhD University of Manchester) and released in 2022, issues a prophetic call to pastors to use the influence of their pulpits to promote reconciliation and unity in their churches and communities. #sermoncraft

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⁠⁠⁠Rehearsing Scripture⁠⁠⁠ by Dr. Anna Carter Florence ep. 2

⁠⁠⁠Preaching the Story That Shapes Us⁠⁠⁠ by Dr. Dan Boone ep. 3

⁠⁠⁠Preaching to a Divided Nation ⁠⁠⁠by Dr. Matthew Kim ep. 4

On episode 3 of “SermonCraft”, I’ll chat with Dr. Dan Boone as we discuss the component of the image page in relation to writing and building a sermon. Dr. Dan Boone serves as president of Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN and is a professor of Pastoral Theology and Preaching. He earned a Master of Divinity from Nazarene Theological Seminary and a Doctorate of Ministry at McCormick Theological Seminary. Initially feeling the call to ministry at the young age of 12, he has decades of experience in leading congregations of all sizes and diversities. After several years of leading churches across the southeast, he spent 20 years as a pastor to college campus churches in Nashville, TN and Bourbonnais, IL near Chicago. Since 2005, he has served as President of Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN and is the author of many books. Check out a quick peek from our conversation above. Full episode drops 11.07! Link in bio! #sermoncraft 

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⁠⁠Dwell Bible Study App⁠⁠

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Upcoming Episode Guests' Books:

⁠⁠Rehearsing Scripture⁠⁠ by Dr. Anna Carter Florence ep. 2

⁠⁠Preaching the Story That Shapes Us⁠⁠ by Dr. Dan Boone ep. 3

⁠⁠Preaching to a Divided Nation ⁠⁠by Dr. Matthew Kim ep. 4

On episode 2 of “SermonCraft”, I’ll chat with Dr. Rev. Anna Carter Florence as we discuss the topic of attending to the text. Dr. Rev. Florence is the Peter Marshall Professor of Preaching at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia.  She is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA) and holds degrees from Yale University and Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div. and Ph.D.).  Before joining the Columbia faculty in 1998, Dr. Florence served as an associate pastor for youth and young adults at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis. Her books include Preaching as Testimony, Inscribing the Word, and Rehearsing Scripture: Discovering God’s Word in Community, based on her 2012 Lyman Beecher Lectures on Preaching at Yale Divinity School. Her newest book is ‘A’ is for Alabaster: A Preacher’s Alphabet.  She has also published numerous articles and chapters in books and journals, including a year’s worth of lectionary text commentaries for WorkingPreacher.org. Dr. Florence’s research focuses on testimony, preaching pedagogies, and creative strategies for communities to engage and encounter the biblical text. She is a frequent teacher and lecturer in the U.S. and abroad. 

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⁠Dwell Bible Study App⁠

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Upcoming Episode Guests' Books:

⁠Rehearsing Scripture⁠ by Dr. Anna Carter Florence ep. 2

⁠Preaching the Story That Shapes Us⁠ by Dr. Dan Boone ep. 3

⁠Preaching to a Divided Nation ⁠by Dr. Matthew Kim ep. 4

It’s finally here! Episode 1 of “SermonCraft” is live now! In this week’s episode, I sit down and chat with Rev. Jerry Lumston about the need for pastors who preach the Gospel. Available now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Link in bio! #sermoncraft 

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Dwell Bible Study App

Logos Bible Study Software

Upcoming Episode Guests' Books:

Rehearsing Scripture by Dr. Anna Carter Florence ep. 2

Preaching the Story That Shapes Us by Dr. Dan Boone ep. 3

Preaching to a Divided Nation by Dr. Matthew Kim ep. 4

GIVEAWAY! 

What’s better than listening to your favorite podcast on some awesome headphones while enjoying a delicious cup of coffee in your favorite mug on a brisk fall day? In preparation for the drop of episode one of the SermonCraft podcast launching 10.24, we are giving away some awesome prizes to set you up to listen! What you get: 1. Beats Studio Buds by Dre active noise canceling headphones with USB-C charging case 2. Trader Joe’s Autumn Maple Coffee 3. SermonCraft Yeti Rambler 10 oz. stackable mug with magslider lid. HOW TO ENTER: 1. Like this post and share to your stories, page, etc. 2. Tag three pastor friendswho you know would be interested in learning more about different tools to assist in developing creative, relevant, and transformational sermons. 3. For an extra entry, subscribe to updates on our website – link in bio to sign up! Winner will be announced on episode one of our podcast dropping 10.24. #sermoncraft 

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I love this part of the text, so I cannot leave it out! John 21

Lent Challenge!

1. Fast

2. Devo

3. Worship

I am so glad you are joining in on this challenge! I am praying that God will move in your life and that you will grow deeper in your faith. Today's text is John 18:15-27.

Grace and Peace,

Caleb