by academyofpreachers | Jun 22, 2013 | Blog, Classic Articles, Gospel Catalyst, News, Preaching to a New Generation
I have never been accused of being a faddish or trendy person. When I was in elementary school, my entire family made the mistake of jumping on the Beanie Baby bandwagon (I was convinced we’d be worth millions!). My bedroom shelves were crammed full of the things, and...
by academyofpreachers | Jun 17, 2013 | Academy of Preachers, Classic Articles, Gospel Catalyst, News, Preaching to a New Generation, Special Events, Young Preachers
It is hard to believe that just over a week has passed since the inaugural Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church (INUMC) Festival of Young Preachers. The lingering impact causes me to reflect on the experience and imagine the possibilities for the future....
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...
