Craft of Preaching

Mark was conspicuously absent that Reformation morning. Reformation Day was his favorite church festival, a day on [...]

Pastor Charles considers ways for the preacher to bring the [...]

Dear Working Preacher, There’s a tragedy unfolding in this week’s gospel reading that’s easy to miss. It’s [...]

Sometimes all it takes is one voice to point out the obvious. And sometimes, all one has [...]

Dear Working Preacher, Who could be against justice, right? I mean, come on, if there’s one thing [...]

When does the preaching moment begin?

“[P]roclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable” (4.2). Six months [...]

The writer of 2 Timothy warns the hearers and readers of his letter against wrangling over words. [...]

Dear Working Preacher, You know how some images just stick with you? Here’s one description of the [...]