In this episode of the Expositors Collective Podcast, Mike Neglia interviews Dr. Douglas D. Webster, professor of pastoral theology and preaching at Beeson Divinity School. Dr. Webster reflects on his personal journey into preaching, sharing his early experiences and the wisdom he gained from seasoned pastors. They discuss the prophetic and pastoral aspects of preaching, with Dr. Webster emphasizing the necessity of taking the Word of God seriously in every sermon. He shares insights into the different preaching styles, comparing "rock quarry" and "art gallery" approaches to communication.

Dr. Webster also explores the unique challenges of preaching parables and the importance of understanding their Old Testament roots. They discuss the balance between engaging the audience and ensuring faithfulness to the text, highlighting the contrast between implicit and explicit communication in preaching. Personal preaching styles, the importance of manuscripting, and the role of self-denial in delivering effective messages are central themes throughout the conversation.

Douglas D. Webster (Ph.D., University of St. Michael’s College) is professor of pastoral theology and preaching at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University. He served as pastor of First Presbyterian Church of San Diego for fourteen years, as well as churches in New York City, Denver, and Toronto. His books include Follow the Lamb: A Pastoral Approach to The Revelation and Preaching Hebrews: The End of Religion and Faithfulness to the End.

Resources Mentioned:

More Than a Sermon: https://blog.lexhampress.com/2024/05/09/more-than-a-sermon-an-interview-with-doug-webster/

The Parables: Jesus's Friendly Subversive Speech: https://www.kregel.com/douglas-d-webster/the-parables/

Hope, Suffering and Glory - CGN's recent conference based on 1 Peter: https://cgn.org/2024archives/

Beeson Divinity School: https://www.samford.edu/beeson-divinity/

Fellow Beeson Professor Gerald Bray's episode about learning preaching from Chrysostom: https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/pastoral-preaching-brevity-and-john-chrysostom-gerald-bray

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In this episode, Pastor Nick Cady walks us through the essential elements of crafting a clear and compelling sermon outline, which serves as a vital tool for ensuring your Bible teaching stays organized and impactful. Nick shares his tried-and-true process for avoiding the common pitfall of "read and ramble" preaching and instead delivering a focused, powerful message.

The episode is especially unique as it was originally recorded in Novi Sad, Serbia, and translated into Serbian—one of the many languages spoken by over 12 million people worldwide. This is a fantastic opportunity to break through language barriers and learn practical techniques for sermon preparation.

Nick’s outline for outlining includes:

1. Why You Need an Outline: Discover the importance of having a structured plan to guide your sermon and ensure clarity.
2. How to Build an Outline: Learn the step-by-step process of organizing your thoughts and main points for maximum impact.
3. My Process: Nick shares his personal approach to developing sermon outlines, offering practical tips from his own experience.
4. An Example: A real-life example that brings everything together, showing how these principles can be applied in your teaching.

Tune in for a session that will not only enhance your sermon preparation but also inspire you to preach with greater confidence and conviction.

U ovoj epizodi, pastor Nick Cadyi nas vodi kroz ključne elemente kreiranja jasne i ubedljive skice propovedi, koja služi kao vitalni alat za osiguravanje da vaša biblijska učenja ostanu organizovana i uticajna. Nik deli svoj proveren proces kako bi se izbegla uobičajena greška "čitanja i lutanja" u propovedanju i umesto toga isporučila fokusirana i snažna poruka.

Ova epizoda je posebno jedinstvena jer je prvobitno snimljena u Novom Sadu, Srbija, i prevedena na srpski—jedan od jezika kojim govori preko 12 miliona ljudi širom sveta. Ovo je fantastična prilika da se probiju jezičke barijere i nauče praktične tehnike za pripremu propovedi.

Nikova skica za skicu obuhvata:

1. Zašto vam je potrebna skica: Otkrijte važnost posedovanja strukturiranog plana koji vodi vašu propoved i obezbeđuje jasnoću.
2. Kako napraviti skicu: Naučite korak-po-korak proces organizovanja vaših misli i glavnih tačaka za maksimalan uticaj.
3. Moj proces: Nik deli svoj lični pristup razvijanju skica propovedi, nudeći praktične savete iz svog iskustva.
4. Primer: Primer iz stvarnog života koji sve spaja, pokazujući kako se ovi principi mogu primeniti u vašem učenju.

Slušajte ovu sesiju koja će ne samo poboljšati vašu pripremu za propoved, već vas i inspirisati da propovedate sa većim samopouzdanjem i uverenjem.

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