DTS Chapel - Teach Truth. Love Well. Find the Evidence!
Apr 22, 2025
Rachel Matthew, the Executive Assistant to the Dean at DTS Houston, shares insights from her journey, having completed her THM. She discusses the power of divine strength in overcoming personal weaknesses and how reliance on God’s assurance is crucial in ministry. The conversation emphasizes the significance of effective preaching and storytelling in deepening faith, illustrated through themes from Tom Sawyer. Rachel highlights the struggles of the Corinthian church, underscoring how transformative faith can emerge even amid doubt.
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Teaching Preaching Is Learned
- Dr. Stanarek Armitage shared a story of teaching preaching in Ethiopia where locals were surprised preaching could be taught.
- He emphasized that good sermons result from both the Holy Spirit and hard work with practice.
Preaching Nerves and Ducklings
- Rachel Matthew humorously described her nervousness before preaching and how her mentor showed her baby duck webcams to ease tension.
- She thanked her supportive husband and audience for the opportunity to speak.
Tom Sawyer Fence Painting Trick
- Rachel told the story of Tom Sawyer painting a fence, tricking others into doing his chore by making it seem fun.
- The boys believed they got a joyful opportunity but were actually duped into labor.
