Expositors Collective

There is so much pressure on preachers to come up with an Easter sermon every year that is both fresh and also impactful AND evangelistic. Combine that with the busyness of Easter and it can create quite a challenging season for leaders.With that in mind, Aaron Salvato talks with Mike Neglia and Nick Cady on tips and experiences they have learned and grown in prepping for Easter Sermons.Recommended Resources:  Theology For the People -  https://anchor.fm/theologyforthepeople The God I Won't Believe In - https://nickcady.org/book/ For information about our upcoming training events in Texas and Indiana 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/ExpositorsCollective

On episode 269, our guest this week is Dr. Austin Carty, an award-winning author, pastor of Boulevard Baptist Church, and a respected theologian. In this conversation, Dr. Carty shares his insights on the importance of reading (both fiction and non-fiction)  and how it can enhance your preaching, leadership, pastoral visitation and all-around ministry. He also talks about his personal journey as a reader and some of the books that have had the greatest impact on him.As a lover of theology and the arts, Dr. Carty believes that reading is an essential tool for preachers who want to develop a broader and more empathetic understanding of the human condition. Through reading, preachers can gain a deeper insight into the struggles and triumphs of humanity and use that knowledge to deliver sermons that resonate with their congregations.During the conversation, Mike also shares a spoiler for the second half of the book "Dune" by Frank Herbert, so consider yourself warned.So, if you're a preacher looking to improve your skills and enhance your pastoral care, tune in to this episode and learn from Dr. Austin Carty. His insights on reading and preaching are sure to inspire and inform.Registration for our next in-person training event is live. This is the link that will take you straight to the registration page if you want to book yourself in for our two day preachers training event in Austin Texas June 2-3 Early bird $70 for the month of March, then April1-15th $80, April 15-onwards $90 per person. https://expositorscollective.regfox.com/expositors-texasThis is an investment that will bear fruit in your life. Maybe you want to bring your team, women’s ministry director, youth pastor, interns, anyone who wants to grow in their personal study and public proclamation of God’s word will benefit from this. Austin Texas June 2-3 [ Save the date: Indianapolis Indiana October 27th and 28th]Purchase Austin's book  The Pastor's Bookshelf Why Reading Matters for Ministry here:   https://www.eerdmans.com/Products/7910/the-pastors-bookshelf.aspxPraise for The Pastor's Bookshelf:  AWARDS and RECOGNITIONSHearts & Minds Best Books List (2022)Christianity Today Award of Merit in Church & Pastoral Leadership (2023)“Austin Carty writes with great conviction on a truly significant topic: the need for pastors to be avid readers. He also writes with clarity, consistency, and grace. The church needs this vital book.” — Cornelius Plantinga“Christians are a people of the Word, yet we are formed more and more today by wanton, careless words. Those who will lead the church well will be those who are formed by good words—those who know the power words have over our hearts and minds. Those who read good books well will be such leaders. Pastors who read and live by the wisdom in this book will be changed, as will their ministries and the people to whom they minister. This book belongs on every pastor’s shelf.” — Karen Swallow Prior“Reading is crucial for ministry, not as a mine for anecdotes and illustrations, but as an apprenticeship of the imagination. In this warm and wise book, Austin Carty invites pastors to develop capacious reading habits, as wide and curious and wonderful as the world in which they serve. I hope this book is an occasion for many pastors to build new shelves of poetry and fiction, biography and memoir, all of them adventures in understanding humanity.” — James K. A. SmithRecommended Episodes: Robert Fergusson : The Power of Story https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/10/11/the-power-of-story-with-robert-fergusson-rebroadcast Don Sunukjian : Oral Clarity https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/7/19/oral-clarity-and-establishing-relevance-by-rummaging-through-peoples-lives-with-don-sunukjianGerald Bray : Pastoral Care and Reading Chrysostom https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/11/30/pastoral-preaching-brevity-and-john-chrysostom-gerald-bray  Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe 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/

In this episode, we get to listen in on a candid conversation with Chris Brown, Senior Pastor and Teaching Pastor at North Coast Church, an influential multisite church based in Vista, California. With over two decades of experience in ministry, Chris shares his journey of discovering his unique voice and style of teaching.Chris talks about his minimalist sermon notes, which consist of only 8 words, and how this approach allows him to better connect with his audience. He also opens up about a challenging moment in his ministry when he considered leaving after an eventful night at Magic Mountain.As a gifted storyteller and Bible teacher, Chris emphasizes the importance of visualizing and internalizing scripture accounts to tell them as your own story. He uses his sense of humor and motivational style to help people experience the grace and mercy that they have been given, inspiring them to fall more in love with Jesus.Throughout the conversation, Chris's passion for equipping people to follow Jesus shines through. He shares his life work and ambition of building healthy and highly productive teams that serve the local church. Tune in to hear more from this dynamic and insightful pastor.Chris lives in Oceanside with his wife Amy and their three children, and tries to fish as much as his schedule will allow.This episode is brought to you by Crossway Publishing "Knowing God is a modern Christian classic. Originally published in 1973, Packer challenges readers that while they may know about God, it is not the same thing as knowing him. Organized into 3 sections, Knowing God explains the importance of theological study of the Lord, what the Bible has to say about God and his character, and the benefits of knowing him. From cover to cover, Packer teaches that each truth learned about God should ultimately lead to prayer and praise.  This beautiful new Hardcover Edition from Crossway is perfect for a lifetime of reading and for giving as a gift. Pick up a copy of Knowing God wherever books are sold or visit crossway.org/plus to find out how you can get 30% off."  Resources Mentioned: Crumbãcher-Duke :  https://frontlinerecords.us/artists/?75 North Coast Church Training Network: https://northcoasttraining.org/nextlevelworkshops/ Stories that Teach: https://storiesthatteach.com/  Recommended Listening:Mike Neglia and Riley Taylor on getting to know yourself and preaching out of your authentic self:  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2023/2/21/exposing-the-word-or-imposing-upon-the-word-riley-taylor-amp-mike-neglia  Robert Fergusson "The power of story" https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/2/2/the-power-of-story-robert-fergussonScott Erickson "I'll be your story sherpa"  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/5/11/ill-be-your-story-sherpa-scott-ericksonNick Cady "How to not be boring" https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/1/1/episode-28-how-to-not-be-boringFor information about our upcoming training events in Texas and Indiana 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/ExpositorsCollective

Dr. Jeffrey Weima is Professor of New Testament at Calvin Theological Seminary, where he has taught for 30 years. He is a sought-after speaker who is able to communicate well the truths of the Bible in an interesting, contemporary and practical manner. Jeff has published six books thus far, 5 of them having to do with the letters of the apostle Paul, and the most recent is on the 7 sermons (not letters) of Jesus to the seven churches in Revelation. This is a book that I was reading for my own personal preparation for a teaching series that I was going through, and I was so enriched that I wanted to try to get him onto the show and have a conversation with him - partly for your benefit, but selfishly, mostly for mine!!!!  I wanted to get all the insights and advice that I could from the man himself! We talk about feedback, making academic study accessible to the broader church and “the chair of despair”Before we start, registration for our next in-person training event has gone live. This is the link that will take you straight to the registration page if you want to book yourself in for our two day preachers training event in Austin Texas June 2-3  Early bird $70 for the month of March, then April1-15th $80, April 15-onwards $90 per person. https://expositorscollective.regfox.com/expositors-texasThis is an investment that will bear fruit in your life. Maybe you want to bring your team, women’s ministry director, youth pastor, interns, anyone who wants to grow in their personal study and public proclamation of God’s word will benefit from this.  Austin Texas June 2-3 Save the date: Indianapolis Indiana October 27th and 28th.Recommended Links: For more articles and links to Dr Weima's books visit http://www.jeffreyweima.com/ Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/@jeffweima2632 Suggested Episodes: Dr Taylor Turkington: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2023/1/24/how-amp-why-you-should-teach-the-minor-prophets-with-taylor-turkington Dr Bryan Chapell : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/13/pulpit-flourish-vs-pastoral-care-with-bryan-chappell Dr Jeffery Arthurs : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/5/3/fearing-god-more-than-fearing-people-jeffrey-arthursJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Josh Porter is pastor of teaching and creative vision at Van City Church in Vancouver, Washington. In episode 265 of the Expositors Collective podcast he speaks with Mike Neglia about the collaborative sermon preparation process that was modeled for him at Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, as well as the rhythms of feedback and critique and accountability that have characterized the preaching at Van City Church. They also discuss his newest book  Death to Deconstruction: Reclaiming Faithfulness as an Act of Rebellion and the ongoing deconstruction / deconversion trend that is taking place now.  How can preachers deliver sermons that address the important and potentially divisive issues that are important to people today? What are the limits and the opportunities of the pulpit?  Josh has wrestled with doubt and despair of his own over the years and gives advice and hope to preachers speaking into the current milieu of doubt, ex-vangelicals, and skepticism. They also talk about Swedish punk bands and quiet faithfulness. Then many came to Him and said, “John performed no sign, but all the things that John spoke about this Man were true.”  John 10:41  Josh Porter is an author, filmmaker and singer/songwriter/musician in  the experimental art-punk band, Showbread, whose records have appeared on the Billboard top 200 and the Billboard Top Heatseekers charts. He is involved with several other musical projects including his solo work as Dies and the band The Bell Jar.Josh has published seven books;  the novels  Punk Rock Vs. the Lizard People, The Spinal Cord Perception, Nevada,  An Edict of Worms, Cannibals: Book One. He has also authored the children’s book The Insect and a memoir that deals with the band Showbread titled  The Joke That We Play On The World. He is currently pastor of teaching and creative vision at Van City Church in Vancouver, Washington.Most of Josh’s books are available to order from his official web store. His novel Nevada is also available as an eBook. His solo albums under the moniker Dies are available through Bandcamp. Showbread albums are sold in stores everywhere and through online outlets like iTunes and Amazon.com.Links: Death to Deconstruction is published by our friends at Kregel publishing, you can buy it here: https://www.kregel.com/christian-living-and-devotionals/death-to-deconstruction/ or on AmazonDeath to Deconstruction: Reclaiming Faithfulness as an Act of Rebellion :  https://www.amazon.com/Death-Deconstruction-Reclaiming-Faithfulness-Rebellion/dp/0825447348/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=Showbread : https://open.spotify.com/artist/4kMjXBfqp2w86Lzexf1AAO?si=QJ5qtDW-Qs21OD3SNq1vygSummerholiday vs Punkroutine: https://youtu.be/5wn_2dT-9NI Recommended Episodes: Gerry Breshears on collaborative sermon preparation: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/1/18/episode-85-help-with-sermon-preparation Evan Wickham on collaborative sermon preparation:  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/9/25/episode-14-sermons-should-be-prepared-in-community   Dominic Done on deconstruction:  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/9/12/preaching-faith-amp-deconstruction-dominic-doneFor information about our upcoming training events in Texas and Indiana visit ExpositorsCollective.com Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

In episode 264, Riley Taylor interviews Mike Neglia in Seattle, Washington about how preaching is a bidirectional act of love, love towards God and love towards people, why pastors should aspire to be “normal people” full of hospitable practices, attentiveness towards their cities and congregations and self-awareness, and they speculate about John Calvin's enneagram number! “Without knowledge of self, there is no knowledge of God. Our wisdom, insofar as it ought to be deemed true and solid wisdom, consists almost entirely of two parts: the knowledge of God and of ourselves. But as these are connected by many ties, it is not easy to determine which of the two precedes and gives birth to the other.” - John Calvin Recommended Episodes: Riley Taylor's groundbreaking and exemplary message on homiletics: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/8/14/episode-8-seven-lessons-on-homiletics Mike Neglia on Christ Centred Preaching:  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/5/10/preaching-gospel-centered-sermons-mike-neglia Jon Tyson : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/12/21/theology-that-cannot-be-dismissed-power-that-cannot-be-denied-jon-tysonBryan Chapell: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/13/pulpit-flourish-vs-pastoral-care-with-bryan-chappell For information about our upcoming training events in Texas and Indiana visit ExpositorsCollective.com Join our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Joe Terrari speaks with Mike about intentionally seeking out meaningful feedback in order to grow as a preacher. They speak about the practice of critique that Professor Terrari employs in the classroom and how Bible Study leaders, Preachers and Pastors can implement some of these practices into their own lives. They even talk about the importance of watching your own sermons as a means of self-evaluation and the benefits it can bring to the growing teacher. Joe is the Lead Pastor of Connection Church in Pottstown, PA where he has served for 16 years. He is a 2006 graduate of the University of Valley Forge, where he also serves as a preaching professor. He has been married to his wife Cheryl for 19 years and they have four children, Joseph, Lucy, Olivia and Ezra. Joe enjoys cooking, golfing, reading, and is a loyal yet discouraged fan of the Buffalo Bills.Recommended Links: Bryan Chapell : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/13/pulpit-flourish-vs-pastoral-care-with-bryan-chappell Gavin Ortlund: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/3/2/dying-on-the-right-hill-gavin-ortlund Frederick Dale Bruner: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/6/28/pastoral-and-scholastic-earthiness-frederick-dale-brunerJoin our private Facebook group to continue the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

What should contemporary preachers and pastors learn from the influential early Christian leader  Augustine, was a prominent theologian and philosopher, who played a significant role in shaping Western philosophy and Christianity through his influential writings. He is considered a major figure among the Church Fathers of the Latin Church during the Patristic Period. His notable works include "The City of God," "On Christian Doctrine," and "Confessions."Shane Angland and Ian Clary join Mike to discuss the influence of Austine on their personal lives and ministries, and also how J.I. Packer used Augustine's commentary on John to help restore the struggling faith of one of Ian's mentors.   While Augustine is commonly recognized as a philosopher, theologian and preacher, Shane and Ian argue that it is also important to take note of his role as a pastor and carer of souls.  Shane Angland is currently a teaching elder at Ennis Evangelical Church, Ireland. He has served as a missionary in Ukraine and is a Th.M. graduate from Dallas Theological Seminary with an emphasis in historical theology.Dr. Ian Clary is a native of Canada; most recently he lived in Toronto, Ontario, where he served as a minister at West Toronto Baptist Church. He taught at various institutions in Canada, including Redeemer University College and Heritage College and he continues to lecture at Munster Bible College in Cork, Ireland.Ian's doctoral work looked at issues dealing with the Christian interpretation of history with a particular focus on early-modern British evangelicalism. His master's work looked at the reception history of patristics into the post-Reformation period with a focus on Christology.Suggested Links: God Crowns His Own Gifts: Augustine, Grace, and the Monks of Hadrumetum https://hesedandemet.com/product/god-crowns-his-own-gifts-augustine-grace-and-the-monks-of-hadrumetum/ Be sure to subscribe to the Into Theology podcast for Ian's journey through Augustine's Confessions:  https://ca.thegospelcoalition.org/into-theology/Recommended Episodes: Shane Angland: The Problem and Promise of Preaching : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/7/7/the-problem-and-the-promise-of-preaching-shane-angland Ian Clary : Learning from the Puritans : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/5/14/episode-107-learning-from-the-puritans Bryan Chapell : Pulpit Flourish vs Pastoral Care :  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/9/13/pulpit-flourish-vs-pastoral-care-with-bryan-chappell