by academyofpreachers | Jun 10, 2013 | Classic Articles, Endorsements, Gospel Catalyst, News, Preaching to a New Generation
Follow this link to learn what happens when a denominational conference opens up to the excitement of Young Preachers: http://storify.com/UMNS/young-people-inspire-at-the-festival-of-young-prea
by academyofpreachers | Jun 4, 2013 | Blog, Classic Articles, Gospel Catalyst, News, Preaching to a New Generation
25 year old Xavier sits at his job all day, bored. He watches his dreams go by in a job that does not fulfill his longing for something with meaning. Sure he makes a decent amount of money, lives in a well-to-do neighborhood, and drives a nice car, but Xavier is...
by academyofpreachers | May 29, 2013 | Blog, Classic Articles, Gospel Catalyst, News, Preaching to a New Generation, Young Preachers
David put it on, strapped the sword over it, and took a step or two to see what it was like, for he had never worn such things before. “I can’t go in these,” he protested to Saul. “I’m not used to them.” So David took them off again. (1st Samuel 17:39, NLT) A few...
by academyofpreachers | May 15, 2013 | Blog, Classic Articles, Gospel Catalyst, News
Several times throughout the book of Revelation, we encounter the phrase “whoever has ears, let them hear what the spirit is saying to the churches”. Since accepting a full time ministry position with a four year old congregation I have found myself saying the same...
by academyofpreachers | May 10, 2013 | Blog, Classic Articles, Uncategorized
(One of the four eulogies delivered at the funeral service for George Thomas Moody, this one by Dwight A. Moody) We began this service of worship with the invitation to “gather at the river.” That hymn is inspired by the very last chapter of the Bible. From the throne...
