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Teaching children the message and implications of the gospel has taught Jared Kennedy valuable truths that he passes on to us in this interview. Jared has learned the value of leaders knowing their congregation (be they young or old!) and has found a creative retelling of the famous "Fallen Condition Focus." Jared is the husband of Megan and father to Rachael, Lucy, and Elisabeth. After serving fifteen+ years on staff at local churches, Jared now is an editor for The Gospel Coalition, He previously served as the Managing Editor of Gospel-Centered Family, and as a Children’s and Family Ministry Strategist for the Sojourn Network, and as an adjunct instructor at Boyce College. He is author of Jesus Rose for Me, Jesus Came for Me, God Made Me for Worship, The Beginner's Gospel Story Bible and coauthor of the PROOF Pirates and Clap Your Hands, Stomp Your Feet Vacation Bible School curriculums. His most recent book is Keeping Your Children’s Ministry on Mission: Practical Strategies for Discipling the Next Generation (Crossway, 2022) Recommended Expositors Collective Episodes: Lessons from Student Ministry - Andrew Sterken : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/2/18/lessons-from-student-ministry-andy-sterken Going Around Those Watchful Dragons - Russell Moore : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/5/25/going-around-those-watchful-dragons-russel-more Getting Application Right - Jason Cruise https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/10/27/getting-application-right-dr-jason-cruise

Jon Geraci is the lead Pastor of Calvary South Denver.Jon was born in Upland, California and grew up in a Christian home. It wasn’t until his freshman year in High school that the Lord got a hold of his life. It was then that he surrendered everything to Jesus.“I was in Jr. High when I started my rebellion. I didn’t care that I was deliberately disobeying my parents or sinning against the Lord, I just wanted to be a slave to my flesh. To me, Christianity was a joke. I remember one night I was in my parents basement crying out in fear for my life. It was as if the Lord was showing me my future and all I saw was death.  God spoke to me so clearly that night; ‘Jon, your sin is killing you! You’re not guaranteed another day to live.’ It was then, I gave my life completely to the Lord.”Jon has been a pastors kid since his birth and graduated from Calvary Chapel Bible College in Murrieta California. He has been in full time ministry since 2004 serving in various ministries from; youth ministry, young adults, mission,  has helped with church plants, started his own church, and has taken over Calvary South Denver. Jon is the founding pastor of Declaration Church that started in September of 2012 in Mount Pleasant South Carolina and is now the Lead Pastor of Calvary South Denver since 2020. The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Mike speaks with Mason Mortimer about Altar Calls where do they come from, historic and current objections, and some ideas for how to invite people to respond to our sermons with steps of faith or obedience in a non-manipulative manner. Mason Mortimer describes himself as missionary/preacher/pastor who is trapped inside a financial advisor’s body. He has been married for 18 years to Helena.  He also has two teenage kids, Morgan and Maxwell.  Mason still waits in the shadows. Dress for the occasion, waiting for God to put him into full-time vocational ministry.  Until then, he rides the open frontier, looking for opportunities for God to use his narrowly-focused skill set…the ability to talk to any audience at any time about anything with passion and enthusiasm! One of Mason‘s favorite quotes is “Always be ready to preach, pray, sing, or die at a moments notice.“  This Expositors Collective podcast is an opportunity he’s been waiting for since God sat him on the shelf about 20 years ago. “You have nothing to do but to save souls. Therefore spend and be spent in this work. It is not your business to preach so many times, but to save as many souls is you possibly can. To bring as many sinners as you can to repentance and with all your power to build him up in that holiness without which they cannot see the Lord.“ - John Wesley Recommended Episodes: Preaching Evangelistic Sermons - Ian Clary : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/9/21/preaching-evangelistic-sermons-ian-clary Spurgeon the Preacher - David Guzik : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/9/11/episode-12-hard-work-charles-spurgeon-and-you Preaching Mercifully to those who Doubt - Dominic Done : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2022/1/21/preaching-mercifully-to-those-who-doubt-dominic-doneThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Nick Cady and Mike Neglia answer listener questions related to women in the pulpit, and our ability to learn from people that we disagree with, help for lay preachers and bivocational ministers and which translations are worth consulting during sermon preparation.

This panel discussion tackles questions from the audience concerning some of the ins and outs of preaching mentorships: How do I find someone to mentor me? What if they say no? What do I do if someone asks me to mentor them? Isn't this basically discipleship?If there is any way that we can help you grow and improve in your preaching, get in touch: expositors@calvarychapel.com or join our private facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ExpositorsCollectiveRelated Expositors Collective Episodes:Mentorship Panel from San Diego: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/11/4/episode-72-preaching-mentorships-qaClay Worrell on Preaching Mentorships: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/1/22/episode-31-preaching-mentorshipsThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Episode 211 Pilgrim Benham, pastor of Shoreline Church in Bradenton Florida speaks at our Colorado Springs training event on the importance of preaching mentorships - whether they are formalised or casual, groups or individual - Pilgrim wants to speak about the important need to seek out a more experienced voice and invite specific feedback and coaching for your Bible teaching or preaching ministry. This is a very practical step that is nearly guaranteed to help you improve in your preaching ministry, and that is what it is all about isn’t it? Pilgrim is the lead pastor of Shoreline Church in Bradenton, Florida. He recently co-authored  The Five: Solas of the Reformation” https://www.amazon.com/Five-Solas-Reformation-Dan-Sardinas-ebook/dp/B09FQD1PPW/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=CZP9DQ2BGSLW&keywords=the+five+solas+pilgrim&qid=1645637399&sprefix=the+five+solas+pilgrim%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-3Pilgrim and his wife Jenn have two teenage children.Related Expositors Collective Episodes: Mentorship Q+A Panel  featuring  Ray Bentley, Brian Brodersen, Pilgrim Benham, Shawn Stone and Kellen Criswell https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/11/4/episode-72-preaching-mentorships-qaMike Payne on Mentorship (with Hungarian translation!) : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/12/8/the-value-of-preaching-mentorships-michael-payneThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Tools are important (study habits, good commentaries and other resources, podcasts, inductive Bible study methods, Christ-centered disciplines, etc.), but don’t forget character! David Guzik shares 8 important character traits that are important to being a good expository teacher, beyond the basic character described in 1 Timothy and Titus.1. Grace Filled2. Honest3. Secure4. Hard Working5. Bold6. Zealous7. Teachable8. SympatheticDavid Guzik is teaching pastor at Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara. His online commentary on the entire Bible at enduringword.com is a free, helpful resource for many pastors, teachers, and everyday Christians.Related Expostors Collective episodes:Richard Cimino: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/7/2/episode-54-learn-from-others-but-be-yourselfBrian Brodersen - Finding Your Own Voice: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/12/2/episode-77-finding-your-own-voiceCheryl Brodersen - https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/2/23/learning-from-spiritual-mothers-cheryl-brodersen

John Hindley speaks about the importance of preparing the sermon, but just as importantly, preparing the preacher’s heart.  He also gives honest, open experiential advice about how to serve Christ and keep our joy in the midst of the challenging and sometimes gruelling ministry of regular preaching and teaching. In other words, how can we “serve without sinking” ?  Also we speak about cricket, hill-walking, and other quintessentially British topics!

Sean Gilliam serves as a lay preacher, Bible teacher and elder at White Fields Community Church in Longmont, Colorado, where he teaches Bible classes and occasionally fills the pulpit on Sunday mornings. In his career, Sean works full-time in real estate. Originally from the Chicago area, Sean studied at Eastern Illinois University and University of Illinois at Chicago, graduating with a Master of Social Work.  While working in this field for many years, Sean took some time off to go to South Africa to serve as a missionary to further pursue vocational/lay ministry.  While serving there, Sean earned a Layman’s Bible Certificate at Baptist Bible College of KwaZulu-Natal. Since returning to the United States and making his way to Colorado, Sean decided to become self-employed in real estate to give him the financial support and flexible schedule needed to dedicate more time to serve the Lord in His church.The Expositors Collective is a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. We provide resources through our weekly podcast, our two-day intentional training seminars, and interactive webinars.Our next in-person Training Weekend for men and women of all ages will be at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa on February 18-19, 2022. In this interactive seminar, attendees will meet in groups and build ongoing relationships.Costa Mesa, CA Training Weekend - February 18-19, 2022 / Register HereRecommended episodes: Bivocational Ministry and Time Management:   https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/12/28/bivocational-ministry-and-time-management-cody-kingNew Jersey Panel Discussion on Bivocational Ministry: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/1/17/episode-84-new-jersey-qampa-panelhttps://www.christianitytoday.com/karl-vaters/2017/december/new-normal-9-realities-trends-bivocational-ministry.htmlThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io

Dominic Done, David Guzik, Pilgrim Benham, John Geraci, Nick Cady and Pete Nelson take questions from attendees at our recent in-person training weekend in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Questions range from cultural analysis, pre-written notes, the limits and strengths of expository preaching and much more!  Resources mentioned: 8 hours or less : Ryan Huguely  https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/32332795-8-hours-or-lessRecommended Episodes Writing Faithful Sermons Faster - Ryan Huguely  https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2020/6/30/hfq2f42dmt74hqpkzrb1urhwx0rr38Sermon Prep takes Time, Work, and Prayer - Eric Cartier : Preaching, Faith and Deconstruction - Dominic Done : https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2021/9/12/preaching-faith-amp-deconstruction-dominic-done