The Art of Teaching

6. how to preach when your heart doesn't want to

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Apr 12, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Preaching Out of Duty Anecdote

  • John Mark Comer shared that after preaching more than twice in a row, he loses his motivation and preaches out of duty. - This highlights the challenge of maintaining genuine passion across multiple services.
ANECDOTE

Preaching Amid Personal Grief

  • John Mark Comer shared his 2020 experience of not wanting to preach during national racial conflict, longing instead for silence and learning. - He described the tension between personal grief and pastoral responsibility.
ADVICE

Limit Preaching Frequency

  • Limit preaching frequency to about 24-25 Sundays yearly to maintain vitality and avoid burnout. - Encourage raising up other voices to avoid church dependency on one preacher.
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