Expositors Collective

Explore the significance of mentorship through biblical examples like Jesus mentoring the Twelve and Jethro mentoring Moses. The podcast highlights the importance of modeling, instruction, and spending time with mentees. It also emphasizes the need to provide opportunities for growth in ministry and the joy of being a mentor. They discuss their involvement with the Navy, transforming youth, and mentorship of pastors. The chapter concludes with a call to seek and offer mentorship.

Brandon Hilgemaan, a preacher who has learned the power of incremental growth, shares his insights on improving as a preacher. He emphasizes the need for intentional self-assessment and highlights the mistake of trying to fix everything at once. The podcast discusses the importance of preaching delivery, setting small challenges, and effectively communicating the message of the Bible. It also addresses the spiritual and practical aspects of preaching, the significance of having a preaching calendar, and the origins of ProPreacher.com.

Learn practical ideas for approaching the Advent season, different sermon series ideas for Advent, significance of fasting and reflection, preaching Advent through the Minor Prophets, approaches to preaching during Advent, and supporting Expositors Collective.

Duncan Blackwell, Senior Pastor, talks about training lay preachers in the church. They discuss personalized pens, preaching preparation, and the importance of humility in preaching. They also cover improving preaching skills, availability of recordings, and website updates.

Dr David Ireland, a special guest, discusses the importance of preachers having a clear argument in their message and a persuasiveness in their presentation. He shares his preparation process and two stories about prophetic dreams and visions leading him into ministry. The speaker also explores the growth of a preacher, building empathy through sermon series, and the secondary nature of preaching in conveying love.

Jeremy Treat, Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Reality LA, discusses the importance of preachers receiving input and feedback. They also talk about the need to learn from the international body of Christ to understand Scripture better. They highlight helpful resources like biblical commentaries and emphasize the significance of preaching the gospel in every sermon. The speakers also mention ways to improve as a preacher and express gratitude for the Expositors Collective's mission.

Dr. John Koessler discusses the difference between human and divine conversation in preaching, contrasting prophetic preaching with priestly preaching. He emphasizes the importance of prayer in sermon preparation and reflects on the struggle and satisfaction of preaching. He shares his hope for the podcast and training events to aid preachers in their study and proclamation of God's word.

Dan Hamel, a speaker and writer with a document of potential sermon illustrations, discusses the importance of grace and humility in teaching, the evolution of preaching style and shifting away from notes dependency, finding one's unique voice in preaching, keeping our eyes open to God's movement, clear communication and succinct outlines.

Dominic Done, author of When Faith Fails, discusses the value of preaching that addresses doubt and skepticism. He explores the challenges of preaching in today's culture, emphasizing the importance of preaching Jesus amidst suspicion and tribalism. He also delves into the concept of goodness, charity, and mercy, highlighting the need for compassion towards those who doubt. The podcast explores how Jesus dealt with doubt and uncertainty, emphasizing the importance of questioning and creating room for genuine faith.

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.