Developing a Preaching Calendar – Pastor Gray Nordan

by academyofpreachers | Jul 25, 2018 | Blog, News, News Article, Preaching Tips

Preaching is taking people on a journey. It is used to move them forward in their discipleship journey. Preaching is the “foolishness” that “pleases God,” so that those that believe might be saved. It is the process of taking the “living word of God” and presenting it...

iHomiletic – 2018 Master Class

by academyofpreachers | Jul 17, 2018 | Blog, News, News Article, Preaching Tips

By Dominique A. Robinson When it comes to social media, it seems as though videography and live recording have washed imagery and wording right out. People no longer want to read long posts and they do not want to stare at a still shot. They want to see it all in...

Young Preachers’ Favorite Preaching Resources

by academyofpreachers | Jul 11, 2018 | Blog, News, News Article, Preaching Tips

Here you will find a compilation of Young Preachers talking about their favorite preaching resources. These resources include books, classes, videos, mentors, and more. See what has influenced other young preachers, and maybe find a new resource for yourself! Add your...

Brainstorming the Sermon – 2018 Master Class

by academyofpreachers | Jun 7, 2018 | Blog, News, News Article, Nick Bettis, Preaching Tips

Is brainstorming a part of your sermon writing process? In this Master Class video from the 2018 National Festival of Young Preachers, Kate Bringarder of the Speaker’s Studio guides current AoP President Ernest Brooks and AoP Founder Dwight Moody as they...

Be Bold, Be Brief, Be Gone: 3 Preaching Tips from 1st Lt. Callie Olson

by academyofpreachers | May 30, 2018 | News, News Article, Preaching Tips

Callie Olson is a 1st Lieutenant and Chaplain Candidate in the U.S. Army Reserves. The following tips come from her experience preaching and ministering in a military context and may provide valuable insights for preaching in many settings. Before I begin I want to...

Always Prepared to Preach – Amanda Duke, AoP ’15

by academyofpreachers | May 9, 2018 | Blog, News, Preaching Tips

Imagine having 90 seconds to prepare an 8-minute sermon. Does it make you nervous? Excited? Every week, Amanda Duke leads an Extemporaneous Preaching group where each preacher is assigned a lectionary text, given 90 seconds to prepare, is allowed 8 minutes to preach,...