Preaching and Preachers

This week on Preaching and Preachers, Jerry Vines joins me in a discussion on progress in the pulpit. Mr. Vines was a pastor for over 60 years. He served twice as President of the Southern Baptist Convention, and for over 23 years as pastor of the internationally recognized First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Florida.

This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dave Furman joins me in a discussion on the pastor and trials. Dave serves as the senior pastor of Redeemer Church of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. He is the author of a couple books, including a recent publication titled Kiss the Wave: Embracing God in Your Trials.

This week on Preaching and Preachers, Jared Wilson joins me in a discussion on pastoring as an imperfect disciple. Jared is the Director of Content Strategy for Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Managing Editor of For The Church (and host of the FTC Podcast), and Director of The Pastoral Training Center at Liberty Baptist Church in Kansas City, MO.

This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Kevin Vanhoozer joins me in a discussion on the preacher and biblical authority. Dr. Vanhoozer is Research Professor of Systematic Theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois.

This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Steven Smith joins me in a discussion on preaching text-driven sermons. Dr. Smith is pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Little Rock, AR.

This week on Preaching and Preachers, Zane Pratt joins me in a discussion on preaching as missions. Zane served as dean of the Billy Graham School from 2011-2013 before returning to the International Mission Board where he now serves as vice president for Global Training. He had served previously with the IMB from 1991-2011 as a church planter and regional leader in Central Asia.

This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. David Murray joins me for a discussion on the pastor and his rest. Dr. Murray is Professor of Old Testament and Practical Theology at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He is also pastor of Grand Rapids Free Reformed Church.

This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Owen Strachan joins me in a discussion on the life and ministry of Jonathan Edwards. Dr. Strachan is the Director of the Center for Public Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he also serves as Associate Professor of Christian Theology.

This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Matthew Barrett joins me in a discussion on the preaching of John Owen. Dr. Barrett is Associate Professor of Christian Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is also the founder and executive editor of Credo Magazine. He is the author of numerous books, including co-author of Owen on the Christian Life: Living for the Glory of God in Christ.

This week on Preaching and Preachers, Dr. Owen Strachan joins me for a recurring guest host episode where he interviews me on preaching. Today’s discussion will be on four essentials of great preaching. Dr. Strachan is the Director of the Center for Public Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he also serves as Associate Professor of Christian Theology.