Precision in the Pulpit: A Labor of Love with Paul Mowery
Sep 26, 2023
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Paul Mowery, Speaker, discusses weaknesses in pastoral leadership and the importance of precision in sermon delivery. They explore toxic ministry experiences, creating ecosystems of accountability, and the value of multi-voiced leadership. They emphasize staying faithful to the Word of God and invite listeners to an upcoming event in Indianapolis.
Being concise and efficient is crucial in teaching or preaching to capture the attention of listeners with shorter attention spans.
Establishing a leadership culture of accountability and plurality is essential to prevent toxicity and promote wise decision-making in a church.
Deep dives
Efficiency with Words
Paul Maori emphasizes the importance of being concise and efficient with words when teaching or preaching. He highlights the need to focus on what needs to be said and avoid unnecessary fluff that can waste people's time. Through his years of experience, he has learned to edit and remove unnecessary content rather than adding more. This helps in capturing the attention of listeners who have shorter attention spans in the current age.
Leadership Culture of Accountability
Paul Maori discusses the importance of establishing a leadership culture of accountability and plurality within a church. He highlights that toxic and unhealthy spiritual environments often have top-heavy leadership structures, leading to various problems. To avoid this, he emphasizes the need for a plurality of leaders and accountability in decision-making processes. He believes that having multiple perspectives and voices helps in making well-rounded and wise decisions, ensuring the safety and health of the church.
The Power of Scripture
Paul Maori emphasizes the power of the Word of God in transforming lives. He highlights that the Word of God has the ability to change a human life and it should be the foundation of preaching and teaching. He cautions against relying on worldly wisdom or other topics not rooted in Scripture, such as social justice or self-help, as a replacement for the transformative power of God's Word. He encourages a return to a strong reliance on Scripture to bring about true change and maturity in individuals and communities.
Continuous Growth and Improvement
Paul Maori shares his commitment to continuous growth and improvement as a preacher. Despite having decades of experience, he acknowledges that there is always room for improvement. He highlights his desire to overcome distractions in the congregation and stay focused during preaching. Additionally, he expresses his passion for pouring into the lives of younger leaders and training them to carry forward the ministry of teaching and preaching. This commitment to growth and development reflects his dedication to serving God's Word and the future generations.
Paul Mowery's early years of Christian ministry were plagued by toxicity and leadership dysfunction, and so he has put deliberate work into creating ecosystems of accountability, spiritual health and plural leadership. He talks with Mike about some of the weaknesses that are inherent with the so-called "Moses Model" of pastoral leadership, as well as the importance of precision in sermon delivery. It is always worth putting work into finding a clearer and shorter way to express something! “If we say too much in a single sermon, we may give a field of wheat instead of a loaf of bread.” - Charles Spurgeon."
Paul will be a panelist at our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages at The Creek ChurchinIndianapolis, Indiana!
In this interactive seminar, attendees will learn from experienced practitioners from the stage and meet in groups and build ongoing relationships with coaches and mentors who want to help you grow in your personal study and public proclamation of God's Word.
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