Monthly Archives: May 2009
Reflections on the European Leadership Forum (ELF)
This week I had the privilege of attending the European Leadership Forum in Hungary. This is an outstanding event that seeks to connect ministries and leaders across the continent via various “networks” that meet during the forum, then stay in … Continue reading
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Keep Looking
Observation does not work in haste. It takes time to keep looking at something and really see it. I’m told that you cannot get the best out of an art gallery by rushing around and taking mental snapshots (my default … Continue reading
Review: Explosive Preaching, by Ron Boyd-MacMillan
Subtitle: Letters on Detonating the Gospel in the 21st Century. Published in 2006 by Paternoster. I partially reviewed this book several weeks ago. Please take a look at that “pre-review” (click here). My opinion of the book has not changed … Continue reading
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Preaching Curriculum
We all have our unique interests. One of mine is curricula. I love looking at the curricula of Bible schools, or helping to think through new possibilities for Bible schools (perhaps adding a second year to a one year program, … Continue reading
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Preaching and Pace
The title today is surely misleading. A few weeks ago I asked “What font do you preach in?” and received comments with suggestions on the best font to use for powerpoint. Oops, it is a good idea to read the … Continue reading
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Is It Wrong to Desire Influence?
Most chapters in Explosive Preaching prompt me to think of several posts. Hopefully Boyd-MacMillan will forgive my leaning on his book for ideas so often in recent weeks in exchange for my encouragement to others to buy it for themselves. … Continue reading
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How Would Jesus Preach?
I have been impressed and helped by Explosive Preaching (written by Ron Boyd-MacMillan). I’ll share a couple more highlights and then finish with a final review of the book. Near the end of the book, MacMillan shares some tips for … Continue reading
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