

Not a Crowd to Be Feared, Nor an Audience to Be Entertained, but a Family to Be Loved - Trevor O'Keefe
6 snips May 28, 2024
Former youth minister Trevor O'Keefe shares wild debut sermon story almost involving someone's death, discusses boundaries, vulnerability, and honesty in ministry. Emphasizes church as a family to love, not an audience to entertain. Talks about the importance of balancing humor and seriousness in preaching, engaging teenagers with theological discussions, embracing authentic vulnerability, and shifts in sermon preparation towards gospel-centered content.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Sermon Preparation, Ministry Lessons, and Pastoral Vulnerability
02:37 • 2min
Navigating Humor and Seriousness in Public Speaking
04:42 • 18min
Engaging Teenagers in Theological Discussions
22:34 • 5min
Embracing Authentic Vulnerability in Preaching
27:46 • 13min
Embracing Vulnerability in Leadership
41:11 • 16min
Transformative Shift in Sermon Preparation
56:45 • 5min
Emphasis on Loving the Congregation and Building Community
01:02:06 • 2min