Honest Communication, Preaching with Passion, Part 1
Jeremiah 25:3
Biblical References
- Malachi
- Discussion on Malachi's message and its relevance
- The sin of insensitivity highlighted in Malachi
- Jeremiah
- Examination of Jeremiah's persistence and challenges
- Insights into pastoral difficulties
Pastoral Stagnation
- Symptoms of Pastoral Stagnation
- Activity increases with trivial tasks, loss of awareness of God
- Tiredness, disorientation, loss of joy, and focus
- Feelings of ambiguity and depression
- Dullness in preaching and loss of God's presence
- Lack of personal faith discussions
Strategies for Renewal
- Personal Reflections and Recommendations
- Sharing personal experiences and the importance of accountability
- Challenges faced by pastors and the need for a supportive community
- Encouragement for self-reflection and transparency
Components of Effective Preaching
- Three Components
- Intellectual, emotional, and volitional aspects of preaching
- Contributions of each component to effective preaching
Passion in Preaching
- Passion and Personality
- Authenticity in expressing passion
- Internal versus external passion
- Sources of Passion
- Authentic personal life
- Commitment, honesty, and radical lifestyle
- Importance of growth and time in spiritual development
Study Program for Preaching
- Comprehensive Study Program
- Long-term preparation for preaching
- Reading, experience, and continuous learning
- Keeping up with contemporary issues
Personal Relationships and Conclusion
- Dynamic Personal Relationships
- Importance of personal relationships in ministry
- Questions and final remarks
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About the Contributors
Howard G. Hendricks
Dr. Howard G. Hendricks, known simply as “Prof,” directly or indirectly touched millions of lives in the evangelical community and beyond. For more than sixty years Prof served on the faculty of Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS), where he taught more than ten thousand students. He served as the chairman of the Center for Christian Leadership for over twenty years. He also ministered in person in more than eighty countries. Through speaking engagements, radio, tapes, films, the sixteen books he authored and coauthored, countless journal and popular-market articles, his service on numerous boards, and his work as a chaplain to the Dallas Cowboys (1976–1984), his reach was and is worldwide.
His legacy, in partnership with Jeanne, his wife of more than sixty-five years, includes four children and six grandchildren. Holding large audiences enthralled at venues such as Billy Graham’s conference center or Promise Keepers’ stadium rallies, Prof would confide, “It’s wonderful to be here with you, but I have a group of delicious students waiting for me back at the seminary.”
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