Author: Steve Dunmire

Jokes can be very useful in a sermon. But, it definitely matters what kinds of jokes you offer and how you deliver them! Steve Dunmire shares some helpful rules for telling jokes from the pulpit.

Never underestimate the power of a well-placed joke. Steve Dunmire offers 3 reasons why preachers should use humor in their sermons.

“Winning never feels as good as losing feels lousy,” said Pat Riley, the former NBA coach. Likewise, preaching a great sermon never feels as good as preaching a bad sermon feels lousy. My worst attempts at preaching have given me far more pain than my successes have brought me joy, and here are some of the factors that contribute to a homiletical flop.

Preaching is the most visible aspect of pastoral ministry, and sermon preparation is a focal point of a preaching pastor’s week. In my own ministry, sermon preparation takes a lot of time and energy. As a preacher I have occasionally wondered how much time other pastors spend preparing their sermons.

Like other professions, it is no secret preachers are opinionated about their craft. But unlike other professions, it is vital to your soul that you can hear the voice of God through other pastors.