It is good to do a very academic study of Scriptural text before preaching it. But, do you also take time for the devotional as well? Leanne Hadley discusses the use of Lectio Divina in sermon preparation.
Obviously, giving a speech and preaching are two different things. But, it can be hard to decide which one is appropriate for a given situation. Leanne Hadley shares some truths about how we should speak at an event to make an impact without getting too “preachy.”
Preaching during an election year can be a dangerous undertaking. Leanne Hadley shares 5 helpful tips to keep your pastoral sanity through the election season.
Do you wish your congregation would remember your sermon longer than the time it takes to get through the line and shake your hand? Leanne Hadley explains how taking a visual approach to your sermon will help your congregation retain it.
So often, the pastor is making sure the members of their congregation are getting their spiritual needs met, while their own go neglected. Leanne Hadley offers five 15 minute Lenten practices that can help preachers feed their souls, too.
Sermon writing is different from any other writing. In order to be effective, your heart must be connected with God. Leanne Hadley shares how contemplation is essential when preparing to preach.
Lent and Ash Wednesday will soon be upon us. The imposition of ashes can be much more meaningful with the right message. Leanne Hadley offers some helpful ideas for your sermon preparation.
How can the children’s sermon become more of an integrated part of the worship service rather than just another thing we do? Leanne Hadley shares six incredible ways your children’s sermon can enhance your sermon.
If you plan on preaching during the 12 Days of Christmas, you’d better get those sermons prepped now! You’re going to be way too worn out to drum them up after Christmas Day! Leanne Hadley shares tips on how to get ahead of the crash.
I went to see the movie, The Martian, last night to just relax and not think of “church related things” but my mission failed. The entire movie is filled with so many great preaching illustrations that I can’t get the film and it’s many themes off my mind.
Preaching intergenerationally, to several different age levels, can seem overwhelming and difficult. Before you hire clowns, I would like to invite you to think differently about intergenerational preaching and suggest that you do not have to “dumb” down or change your preaching style to reach the different age groups in your congregations.
Because this holiday has become such a beloved one for many people, there is increasing pressure to bring this secular holiday into the church during Labor Day weekend. People may come to church expecting a sermon glorifying the American Dream and celebrating how hard work created our nation.
