The Rural Pastor Podcast The Rural Pastor Podcast – Episode 66 – Preaching Prep
Mar 27, 2025
Explore the joys and challenges of sermon preparation for rural pastors, blending family life with ministry. Discover the importance of prayer and a structured approach to crafting impactful messages. Hear humorous stories about overcoming dyslexia during preaching. Embrace the need for flexibility and openness to the Holy Spirit in your preparations. Tune into strategies that enhance preaching techniques and foster collaboration among rural church leaders. Better preparation can truly lead to a more fulfilling life and ministry.
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Sermon Prep for Bivocational Pastors
- Prioritize prayerful sermon preparation, especially bivocational pastors.
- Integrate sermon prep into your weekly routine, not just Saturday nights.
Prayer in Sermon Preparation
- Pray for the message, your learning, and the hearts of your listeners.
- Ask God to speak through you, even beyond your prepared words.
God Speaking Through Sermons
- Danny Payne shares how he often says things not in his notes while preaching.
- He attributes these additions to God, seamlessly fitting into the message.