The One Thing Episode #8 – You get the audience you preach for
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Jun 3, 2018 Al Stewart, an expert in Australian ministry and Chief Operating Officer of City Bible Forum, shares invaluable insights on the art of preaching. He emphasizes how effective sermons shape the audience a minister attracts. Al discusses the importance of making messages accessible to both Christians and non-Christians, fostering inclusivity. He explores strategies for communicating biblical teachings effectively and highlights the need for recognizing individual gifts in preaching. Lastly, he underlines the pivotal role of preaching in church planting and adapting messages for diverse listeners.
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Preach Inclusively to Grow Audience
- Avoid preaching only to Christians as it excludes non-Christian visitors.
- Make your sermons inviting so non-Christians feel welcome to attend and engage.
Assume Mixed Belief Audiences
- Preach as if a third of your audience is not Christian every week.
- Use Bible markers and inclusive language to make everyone feel comfortable and understood.
Expand Listening to Preachers
- Listen to varied preaching styles to improve your own preaching skills.
- Explore preachers like Tim Keller, Dwayne Olivier, Andrew Heard, and Ray Galea for different strengths.
