unSeminary Podcast The Art of Preaching: Balancing Depth and Accessibility in a Secular World with Mark Clark
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Jan 23, 2025 Mark Clark, founder of Village Church and Senior Lead Pastor at Bayside Church, offers deep insights on engaging diverse audiences through preaching. He emphasizes the need for a blend of theological depth and cultural accessibility, highlighting how to reach both religious and secular listeners. Mark discusses the importance of real-life applications of biblical stories, using Tim Keller's Prodigal Son as a case study. He also shares techniques on sermon preparation and the evolving art of preaching to keep messages fresh and relevant in today's secular world.
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Matthew Series in Vancouver
- Mark Clark preached through the Gospel of Matthew in three and a half years at Village Church in Vancouver.
- Despite Vancouver's secular nature, the church grew by 2,000 people, with 700 baptisms during that time.
Leverage Calendar Rhythms
- Leverage calendar rhythms and the natural flow of life when planning sermon series.
- Don't introduce major series during the summer slump, but capitalize on post-holiday returns.
Skeptic and Marriage Series Growth
- Village Church experienced significant growth after a "skeptic series" addressing common questions about faith.
- The following year, a marriage series resulted in even greater growth, demonstrating the effectiveness of targeted topics.
