The Pastor's Heart with Dominic Steele Sydney’s One Special Evangelist John Chapman - with Baden Stace
Sep 6, 2022
In this engaging discussion, Baden Stace, Senior Minister of St Stephen’s Normanhurst, delves into the legacy of John Chapman, a giant in Sydney's evangelical community. They explore Chapman's influence on preaching styles, particularly the shift towards expository preaching. The conversation touches on the balance between evangelism and social justice, shedding light on key historical tensions within the church. Baden also shares personal stories reflecting the transformative power of impactful sermons, highlighting how faith plays a critical role in church life.
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Preaching As A Window Into Evangelical Change
- Baden Stace used John Chapman as a lens to study preaching's role and influence in late 20th-century evangelicalism.
- Chapman's global preaching platform shaped church leaders and evangelistic culture across continents.
Stott Sparked Sydney's Expository Revival
- John Stott's 1965 expository preaching sparked a revival of the expository model in Sydney.
- Chapman and colleagues established a College of Preachers to train ordinands in that expository method.
Conversion At Katoomba
- Dominic Steele recounts being converted at Katoomba after hearing Chapman in 1985 and making life-changing decisions the next day.
- Thousands sat in giant tents to hear Chapman's Katoomba sermons, illustrating his mass appeal.
