Be Effective
I thought it would be helpful to share with you the top 25 posts of The Longer Haul. These are not just the posts that have had the most views over the last year. These are the top 25 posts that have had the most engagement and reads. In other words, people read these like…
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Are you making dangerous assumptions when you are teaching? When it comes to preaching and teaching the truths of the Bible we can all be guilty of making assumptions. I have been reminded of this often this year in my own teaching a preaching. In particular, there are two words we often use than can…
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In any ministry the ability to clearly and powerfully communicate the truths found in God’s word is essential. While important it is not always easy to do. Here are five ways you can be a better preacher and teacher:
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I love preaching. There are few greater joys in my life than unpacking the truths found within the pages of Scripture. As a Youth Pastor I love preaching each week to my students. I love watching God transform the lives of my students as the truths begin to take root. I love preaching to other…
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When it comes to teaching or sermon preparation it is crucial you have a “process.” The process may change over time, but having a method or template for your sermon preparation can be really helpful and time-saving. I began preaching at 17 years old. I knew nothing, but God placed such an incredible mentor in…
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There are many things that make a sermon or lesson great. Obviously there must be sufficient thought and study put into each. Aside from the nuts of bolts of preparation there are several qualities great preaching or teaching should have. What you present can and is easily missed if it is not delivered well. What…
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