Six Preachers (and a "special") for the Price of One

Pastor Broderick Rice, "flowing in the pathetic." He made me laugh out loud with his T. D. Jakes impression.

Why Bible Typography Matters

This is a surprising and fascinating video to me. Like Dr. Mark Ward Jr., typography matters to me. Like him, I care about things like kerning and typeface. But even if you are not similarly wired, you will find this video--longer than most I post here on The Desperate Pastor--interesting and helpful. In fact, you may thereafter read your Bible differently...better, even.

Mistakes Old Preachers Make

A really good discussion here between Paul Tripp, Bryan Chapell, and Russell Moore (or Mooore, as it is spelled in the first screen caption) on the biggest mistakes old--or "seasoned," as I prefer--preachers and pastors tend to make.

Not that I've ever acted in the ways of which they speak. Never. No, never. (Lord, I'm sorry...)

Not Everyone Can Do This

My fellow pastors, if you're looking for a dynamic worship leader, I understand these two are available.



They do it all, from "Alleluia" to "Ting-a-ling-a-ling" to "mmmwhhwmmm."

There's Preaching, and Then There's Preaching!

I love this. I want to go to this church. I want to hear more preaching--and worshiping--like this! Call me crazy, but I love it when God's people have fun...in church, no less!

The Creative Communicator

Here's an insightful talk on seeing and thinking creatively--perfect for pastors and preachers--from a favorite writer and thinker of mine, Leonard Sweet:

Great stuff.

Target the 88%

The video at this link, of Skye Jethani talking about the importance of targeting people's 88%--the portion of their time every day, every week that isn't discretionary--is absolutely dead-on. Too much of what we pastors and preachers speak to in our churches is aimed at people's 12%, the time that isn't already spoken for by jobs, commutes, family responsibilities, etc. How much more effective would pastors and churches be if we equipped people in the things they do with the majority of their lives?

Three Simple Requests

Tim Hawkins has just three simple requests for leaders of worship music:

Ken Davis on Dunkin Donuts

This is one of the funniest things I've ever heard. I think of it every time I pass a Dunkin Donuts. Also, every time I DON'T make it past.

Dennis Swanberg Was Just Trying to Help the Preacher

Andy Andrews Changes His Tune(s)

It's Friday...But Sunday's Coming

S.M. Lockridge's powerful sermon combined with footage from The Passion Of The Christ:

Preach It, Sister

This short message excerpt by Jen Hatmaker is excellent. Well worth thirteen minutes of your time.

Do Love

One of the best living preachers--and author of one of my favorite books in recent years--Barbara Brown Taylor preached this fine sermon, "The Right Answer," at The Riverside Church in New York City.

Shine His Light

SHINE HIS LIGHT - Merry Christmas from worshiphousemedia on GodTube.

Vulnerability in Ministry

If you have been in ministry for any length of time, you have probably learned some self-defense techniques to keep from being hurt and abused over and over again. But researcher-storyteller Brene Brown exposes the dangers of that mode of operating, and the power of vulnerability. It's worth your time. You're worth the time. I promise:

Background Matters

Exactly right. Though I wish he had chosen a different example. The context of "Who do men say that I am" offers important depth and breadth to understanding the conversation, but it doesn't affect our understanding of the passage's meaning. But there are numerous other examples (such as "Women should remain silent in the churches") that cannot be properly understood without some understanding of the context. Still, the video offers a critical teaching.

Black Church v. White Church

Gary Owen offers helpful commentary:

Why Fall in Love with God?

My latest book is entitled Falling in Love with God. Below is a video that explains it:

Why Do We Fall in Love?

Why does pretty much everyone want to love and be loved? I hope this video helps a little to explain it.



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