On the Pastor Matters podcast, I mentioned 11 ways to grow and improve in your preaching this year and in the years to come. Here is the list that I gave on the podcast, but I would encourage you to go back and listen for further explanation of each one.
- Decide that you want to grow and improve.
- Pray about growing and improving, and get others to pray for you and with you.
- Write down where you think you need to grow and improve (make a list).
- Watch a few of your sermons, go back to step three, and add to your list.
- Enlist a few trusted brothers and sisters to tell you where you need to grow and improve.
- Set some specific goals you want to work on this year: name them, write them down, seek accountability to do them.
- Listen to other preachers weekly.
- Read at least one preaching book each year.
- Work harder at application.
- Strive to finish your sermon preparation early enough in the week so you have time to review.
- Just keep doing all these things.
What would you add to this list? What has helped you to grow and improve in your preaching?
Resources used: Episode 133: Growing and Improving in Preaching
MDiv Preaching and Pastoral Ministry
The Preaching and Pastoral Ministry track prepares students for pastoral ministry in the local church with a special emphasis on expository preaching.
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