For Protestants, particularly Evangelicals, the sermon is the center of worship. The centrality of preaching is even reflected in our sanctuary design. In most Protestant sanctuaries, the pulpit is in ...

(RNS) — The Rev. Susan Sparks, a minister and a professional comedian, uses humor in her sermons to help her American Baptist congregation in New York City consider ways to approach those with whom ...

Some pastors will choose texts based on their personal devotion or on their sense of what the congregation needs. While these two options can—and do—produce good preaching, the potential drawbacks ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. While Grace Chapel in Lexington, Massachusetts, was without a pastor for over a year, I preached there often. The church is ...

This feature is only available to members. Join now for full online access. I want to talk this morning about preaching and what preaching is all about. My fantasy about what congregations think ...

What kind of preaching do we need to mark the milestones of our faith—Baptism, Confirmation, marriage and funerals? In its third season, “Preach” steps beyond its usual Sunday lectionary focus to ...

The Rev. Harry L. Kaufhold Jr. felt a calling to some type of full-time church-related work when he was just 17 years old. "I was a very shy person - very much intimidated to be in front of a group to ...

In reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s impact on our world, Kayla August examines the intersection of preaching, faith, and seeking justice. On the day we celebrate the Reverend Doctor Martin ...