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Anne posted a new activity comment 1 month, 3 weeks ago
In reply to: Anne posted an update in the group Discovering the Message: I was called to preach 2 years ago this fall. Have had the opportunity about 5 times. I find that so far my messages have come from lessons I taught as a […] ViewThank you for the book suggestions. I have no doubt in my heart about the calling, and I do research and write out everything. I was told this is a bad habit, because of the temptation of reading a piece of paper word for word. But its how my mind works. I am colleged educated to teach science and researching and being detailed is ingrained in me.…[Read more]
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Anne posted an update in the group
Discovering the Message: 6 months, 1 week agoI was called to preach 2 years ago this fall. Have had the opportunity about 5 times. I find that so far my messages have come from lessons I taught as a youth leader. Which I guess there is nothing wrong with that. I’m very new at this and I am in a church that basically “turns you loose”. So far everyone says I’m doing a great job, the first…[Read more]
I am not very experienced either, but I have found it useful to write out a full manuscript as I meditate on the text. From this manuscript I begin to draw out an outline, which is then what I use when I preach. This gives me the freedom to be creative while preaching, but at the same time I have an outline to keep me on track.
As for…[Read more]
I have two quick comments/suggestions. Read Preachers and Preaching by Martyn LLoyd Jones…I think this may confirm in your heart whether or not you are really called to preach. I must say, this work by Dr. Jones has been very influential to me personally.
Also, Preaching and Teaching the Word of God is something that requires great care and…[Read more]
Thank you for the book suggestions. I have no doubt in my heart about the calling, and I do research and write out everything. I was told this is a bad habit, because of the temptation of reading a piece of paper word for word. But its how my mind works. I am colleged educated to teach science and researching and being detailed is ingrained in me.…[Read more]
Anne, God’s Word is very clear regarding the qualifications of Pastors (also called Elders, Bishop, Overseer.)
My suggestion to you is to prayerfully study in depth those scriptures related to these qualificaitons. Start with these: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9, 1 Peter 5:1-3, 2 Timothy 2:2.
As for the men only to preach….I believe after you…[Read more]