My Preaching Ritual

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“…over the years I’ve developed a routine I follow almost every time I preach. This is in addition to the process of studying and writing my sermon notes. It includes steps between finishing my main sermon preparation and actually preaching the sermon” - Dean Taylor

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Faith in the metaverse: A VR quest for community, fellowship

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“Without leaving his home in Richmond, Virginia, he was soon floating in a 3D outer-space wonderland of pastures, rocky cliffs and rivers, as the avatar of a pastor guided him and others through computer-generated illustrations of Biblical passages that seemed to come to life as they prayed.” - RNS

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Do’s and Don’ts When You Preach a Funeral

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“I went to social media to listen to pastors….My question was simple: What are some do’s and don’ts for preaching funerals? Several hundred pastors responded.” - Rainer

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On Ministry and Football (Part 5)

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Most former athletes acknowledge that there are few sensations that can compare with the thrill of taking the court or the field. In the lives of some—especially those that make it to the highest levels of their sport—this can become the basis of a lifelong struggle. But for others, the same passion that drove them to excel in the athletic arena also drives them to become champions in some other realm of life.

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A Few Thoughts on Worship

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“During the week, how much time do you think you personally spend in worship? When you attend church, how often do you actually worship?” - P&D

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Using Natural Theology in Preaching

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“…natural theology today is not so much refuted as it is ignored. But those who ignore it should be aware of the fact that nature does not go away just because a human culture chooses to pretend it is not there.” - Credo

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Your Church Welcome Ministry Is More Important Than Ever

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“Most people active in a church really do think their church is friendly. These members have relationships and interactions that give them that perceived reality. But when we interview guests of the same churches, we hear a different story.” - Rainer

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