Expositors Collective

Lynne Kelly shares her journey from hesitant Bible teacher to confident, disciplined instructor. Once unsure of her abilities and overly dependent on supplementary materials, Lynne describes how she began to grow in both skill and conviction through intentional study and training. Her cross-cultural ministry experience in Uganda and New Zealand, together with years of church planting in the USA, gives her a practical, discipleship-focused approach to teaching.Four years ago, she took a decisive step by enrolling in theological courses, determined to strengthen her understanding and teaching. Through this process, Lynne learned to overcome fear and self-doubt, moving from nervous apologies to confidence grounded in her calling.She also reflects on the unique challenges faced by women in ministry, particularly within traditional church settings, and how she now encourages other women to develop their gifts and teaching abilities.Currently, Lynne is preparing to teach the second half of Romans. Her focus is on disciplined study, simplified preparation, and mentoring the next generation of women teachers in her community.Resources Mentioned:8 Hours or Less by Ryan Huguley https://ryanhuguley.com/8-hours-or-less Ryan Huguley interview: https://open.spotify.com/episode/37aoDkKGgd7vWgHcV8A0Vq Calvary Chapel University - https://calvarychapeluniversity.edu/When She Leads Ministry - https://whensheleads.org/ Key Takeaway:“Their need is bigger than my fear.”A simple yet profound reminder that serving others is worth stepping beyond our insecurities.About Lynne Lynne Kelly has a heart for God’s Word and for helping others grow in their faith. She and her husband have served in ministry for over two decades, including ten years as missionaries in Uganda and several years in New Zealand. Lynne has been part of planting six churches and has been teaching the Bible regularly for the past five years. Her ministry is marked by a love for discipleship, encouragement, and practical application of Scripture.For information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveDonate to support the work of Expositors Collective, in person training events and a free weekly podcast: https://cgn.churchcenter.com/giving/to/expositors-collective

Preaching is never meant to stop at information - it is meant to produce transformation. That was the heart of Eric Lockhart’s message, Preaching for Change and Obedience, delivered at the Expositors Collective training event in Kampala on 13 September 2024. With warmth and clarity, Eric urged preachers to stay rooted in the biblical text while pressing their listeners toward holiness and obedience through Spirit-empowered application.He reminded participants that the preacher’s task is not to simply talk about the Bible but to faithfully declare what the Bible says. Using the image of a river, Eric explained that the power of preaching flows from the Holy Spirit working through the proclamation of Scripture. The goal is not to impress hearers with knowledge but to persuade them toward faithful action in response to God’s Word.Eric also highlighted the necessity of application, both in the preacher’s own life and in the lives of the audience. Biblical truth, he insisted, always demands a response. Application may be woven throughout a sermon or drawn out at the end, but it must be Christ-centred, specific, and actionable. In doing so, preaching helps believers become doers of the Word and not hearers only.Mr Eric Lockhart serves as Deputy Principal of Academic Affairs at Uganda Baptist Seminary. He holds an MDiv and ThM from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in North Carolina, and before moving to Uganda in 2018 with his wife and four boys, he pastored in the USA for fourteen years. At UBS, he lectures on Hermeneutics and Homiletics and continues to champion preaching that does more than inform - preaching that transforms.Mr. Eric Lockhart is First Deputy Principal of Academic Affairs at Uganda Baptist Seminary in Jinja, UG where he also serves as Lecturer. In addition, he serves with the International Mission Board (IMB) as the Theological Education Strategist for Sub-Saharan Africa. Likewise, he serves as convener of ABTEN and a contributor to AB316, the writing branch of ABTEN. Mr. Lockhart holds both a MDiv in Christian Ministry and a ThM in Applied Theology from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) in Wake Forest, NC. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Applied Theology with an emphasis on preaching. Mr. Lockhart is a contributing author and co-editor of  True Prosperity: A Bible Study for the African Church. Previously, he served eighteen years as a pastor in United States. He has been married to Rebekah for 23 years. They are blessed with four sons, Elijah, Noah, Gavin, and Corban.For information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveDonate to support the work of Expositors Collective, in person training events and a free weekly podcast: https://cgn.churchcenter.com/giving/to/expositors-collective

Ryan Marr, Pastor of Calvary Chapel St. Petersburg, shares his insights from 21 years in ministry. He emphasizes the importance of reviewing one's sermons to improve delivery and find an authentic voice. Marr discusses how his communications major shaped his preaching style and shares practical techniques to eliminate filler words. He also talks about the transformative experience of attending seminary and the value of integrating personal life with Scripture in sermons, encouraging new preachers to embrace their unique voice.

In a society where quick fixes and instant gratification dominate, are we settling for the same thing in our approach to sermons? In this episode, Pastor Mike Chaddick invites us to move beyond “fast food preaching” toward preparing and serving meals that are both desirable and deeply nourishing.Recorded live at the Expositors Collective training event in Pleasanton, CA (May 2024), Mike unpacks the inductive Bible study method through its three steps: observation, interpretation, and application. He shows how careful attention to language, grammar, genre, and historical setting equips preachers and Bible teachers to handle the text responsibly and preach with gospel-centred conviction.Listeners will also benefit from Mike’s practical encouragement to use multiple translations, ask questions on behalf of their audience, and keep the good news of Jesus at the heart of every message. Whether you’re preparing your first Bible study or refining your preaching after decades of experience, this session offers a simple yet profound roadmap for teaching God’s Word faithfully.About Mike ChaddickPastor Mike Chaddick is the senior pastor of Image Church in San Juan Capistrano, CA, and a regular contributor to the live radio show Pastors Perspective on KWAVE 107.9FM. Raised as a pastor’s kid in the Calvary Chapel movement, Mike had a powerful conversion experience after years of drifting from his faith. With ministerial degrees from Vanguard University, Veritas Evangelical Seminary, and Fuller Theological Seminary, he brings both theological depth and pastoral warmth to his ministry. Mike is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry degree and is passionate about writing, fitness, and spending time with his wife, Beth, and their six children.Recommended Episodes:Treat Your Text Like a Crime Scene: https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/episode-88-treat-your-text-like-a-crime-scene-bonus-episodeHow to Interpret and Apply the Bible (with Cody King): https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/how-to-interpret-and-apply-the-bible-cody-kingFor information about our upcoming training events visit ExpositorsCollective.com The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgnmedia.org/Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveDonate to support the work of Expositors Collective, in person training events and a free weekly podcast: https://cgn.churchcenter.com/giving/to/expositors-collective

Bob Franquiz, Founding Pastor of Calvary Fellowship in Miramar, FL, shares his journey from a nervous Bible College presentation to 25 years of impactful preaching. He discusses the importance of humor and storytelling in ministry, the significance of addressing personal father wounds, and how decades of experience refine a preacher's message. Franquiz also delves into Stephen's sermon from Acts 7, emphasizing its lessons on intertextuality and the depth of biblical knowledge needed to engage and challenge audiences effectively.

Dr. John Whittaker, a seasoned Bible teacher and former Boise Bible College professor, dives into the transformative power of expository preaching. He shares his journey from a shy teenager delivering his first sermon to a passionate advocate of letting Scripture shape messages. Highlighting Hebrews 4:12, John emphasizes how the text itself renews hearts. He offers practical tips on resisting topic-first sermons and improving congregational biblical literacy, all while promoting accessible, everyday theology.

Heath Hardesty, Lead Pastor of Valley Community Church and coffee shop founder, shares insights on parabolic expositional preaching. He emphasizes the journey of awakening spiritual thirst and points to Christ as the living water. Listeners will learn about the significance of the Feast of Tabernacles and how it reflects God's provision. Hardesty discusses deep human longings for fulfillment and the importance of connecting scripture to everyday life. Through this enriching dialogue, he offers a compelling vision for impactful preaching that is both unified and spiritually fulfilling.

Mike Dente, the lead pastor of Calvary Chapel Paris and seasoned minister in a post-Christian Europe, shares his insights on preaching amid modern disenchantment. He explores the challenges faced by preachers today, drawing on Charles Taylor's thoughts about Protestantism's role in spiritual dryness. Dente emphasizes the need to showcase the beauty of Christ, even in difficult scripture passages. He also highlights lessons from his ministry and offers practical questions to guide effective communication of faith in a skeptical culture.

Alistair Begg, a renowned expository preacher and recently retired senior pastor of Parkside Church, joins Brian Brodersen for an engaging conversation. They tackle the importance of long-term faithfulness in ministry, the challenges of burnout, and the necessity of extending the gospel’s free offer. Alistair candidly addresses recent controversies, shares uplifting stories from Scotland, and discusses the viral impact of his 'Man on the Middle Cross' sermon. This dialogue provides valuable insights for anyone navigating their faith journey.

Many people consider Jesus to be a great teacher and preacher, but few actually realise just how incredible and multilayered His teachings actually were.In this episode of Expositors Collective, Mike speaks with Dr. Peter J. Williams, the principal of Tyndale House in Cambridge, and the chair of the International Greek New Testament Project. He is also a member of the ESV Translation Oversight Committee, and the author of several books, including: Can We Trust the Gospels?Dr. Williams’ latest book is called The Surprising Genius of Jesus: What the Gospels Reveal about the Greatest Teacher, in which he examines Jesus’ teachings in the Gospels and shows how we know that these teachings truly do originate with Jesus, and that they show an incredible awareness of, and connection to the Old Testament in a way that would have triggered the memories of the first listeners, and which contains layers of meaning for us as readers today. Peter also gives insight into fruitful evangelism, unlocking of knowledge and some of the ways that Tyndale House can help ordinary preachers like us! Dr Peter J. Williams is the Principal and CEO of Tyndale House, Cambridge. He was educated at the University of Cambridge, where he received his MA, MPhil, and PhD in the study of ancient languages related to the Bible. After his PhD, he was on staff in the Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge (1997–1998) and thereafter taught Hebrew and Old Testament as an Affiliated Lecturer in Hebrew and Aramaic at the University of Cambridge and Research Fellow in Old Testament at Tyndale House, Cambridge (1998–2003). From 2003 to 2007 he was on the faculty of the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, where he became a Senior Lecturer in New Testament and Deputy Head of the School of Divinity, History, and Philosophy. Since 2007 he has been leading Tyndale House. Dr Williams is also an Affiliated Lecturer in the Faculty of Divinity in the University of Cambridge, Chair of the International Greek New Testament Project and a member of the Translation Oversight Committee of the English Standard Version of the Bible. He assisted Dr Dirk Jongkind in Tyndale House’s production of a major edition of the Greek New Testament and his book Can We Trust the Gospels? (Crossway, 2018) has been translated into 13 languages. His latest book, The Surprising Genius of Jesus: What the Gospels Reveal about the Greatest Teacher (Crossway), was published in October 2023.Resources Mentioned:Tyndale House - Exceptional research by people serious about Scripture:  https://tyndalehouse.com/ Peter J Williams speaks on the surprising genius of Jesus at the Southern Baptist Seminary Gheens' Lectures 2023 in Louisville, USA.  https://tyndalehouse.com/explore/videos/the-surprising-genius-of-jesus/Recommended Episodes: Amy Orr-Ewing: https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/apologetics-persuasion-and-evangelism-amy-orr-ewing Frederick Dale Bruner:  https://expositorscollective.org/expositors-collective-podcast/pastoral-and-scholastic-earthiness-frederick-dale-bruner/Kieran Lenahan:  https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/scripture-memorization-and-spiritual-formation-with-kieran-lenahanAmy Orr-Ewing : Join us August 22–23 at Calvary Chapel St. Petersburg for the nextExpositors Collective Training Weekend — a two-day, interactive eventdesigned to equip and encourage Bible teachers and preachers of allexperience levels.📖 Learn from seasoned teachers, engage in hands-on coaching, and growin your calling to teach God’s Word with clarity and confidence.🎙 Featuring:Mike Neglia · Dr. Alan Stoddard · Brian KellyDr. JohnWhittaker · Pilgrim Benham · Ryan Marr · Brian Brodersen✅ Teaching, training, and practical tools you can use right away.🔗 Register now at [expositorscollective.com]