Leadership and Ministry Blog How to Preach Without a Manuscript Stephen Bedard, April 10, 2018April 2, 2021 For years I was convinced that I needed a full manuscript in front of me to preach. I don’t have a great memory and was not able to memorize the sermon no matter hard I tried. My wife tried to convince me to ditch the manuscript but I didn’t have… Continue Reading
Apologetics and Theology Blog 5 Apologetics Topics Pastors Can Preach On Stephen Bedard, November 16, 2016May 11, 2020 I am both an apologist and a pastor. I do not see those as two different vocations, but rather two aspects of the same calling. I believe that it is important for pastors to integrate some apologetics into their pastoral ministry. This does not mean that every Sunday should be… Continue Reading
Leadership and Ministry Blog 5 Different People That Pastors Preach To Stephen Bedard, September 20, 2016September 10, 2021 The challenge for preaching is that most churches don’t have a homogeneous congregation. The people who are listening to the message are coming from different backgrounds and perspectives. I think that its is a mistake to write a sermon that attempts to cover every group. It is better to find… Continue Reading