There is a hunger in many Canadian Christians for practices which are truly old. So, why don’t you consider using a cycle of Bible reading and prayers for Advent which is both truly ancient and also reformed by the gospel?
The Advent Within: Preparing Our Hearts
What is less visible to many of us is Advent’s invitation to prepare for Christ’s coming, not only at the end of time or at the moment of our deaths, but in our hearts now.
3 Notes for Advent
Last Sunday (December 1st) was the first Sunday of Advent. Liturgically, it’s the beginning of the new church year. Practically, it’s the countdown to Christmas. It’s a season of waiting, expectation, anticipation, and heightened awareness that a special day is on the horizon. Some churches make a big deal of Advent and some churches skip over the whole thing and just start singing Christmas carols before people have even had a chance to finish their left-over Turkey. I’d like to make a case, in whatever church/denominational/liturgical setting you lead, that you try to aim for at least three things as you lead in Advent. Here are three notes for Advent....
The Future of Sermon Preparation and Delivery (The Next Five Years)
How will preachers study differently in the next few years? Josh and Sam talk about the changes in sermon preparation and delivery. The use of artificial intelligence is a major ethical consideration, but there are other issues at play. The coming shifts are more positive than negative.
The Ultimate Guide to Writing a Great Sermon
If there’s one thing you never set out to be as a leader or communicator, it’s boring. And yet everyone who communicates, preaches, or even tries to persuade someone of an idea has discovered that sinking sense that you’ve lost your audience. How exactly does that happen?
2 Contradictions To Remember Every Time You Preach
Effective preaching requires learning to negotiate the perilous waters between two vital strategies.
See also: Seminary-Trained Preachers Face Unique Flaws: Are Yours On The List?Leading Youth Worship Night: Creative Ideas for Teens
Leading youth worship night lets teens deepen their faith and grow as leaders. Praise bands are an effective approach, but teens can worship in many ways. Students have amazing God-given gifts. And they can use them to minister powerfully to others! Try some of these ideas that have kids leading youth worship night.
Are You Faithful to Your Current Calling?
Working for the Lord without needing to be seen is a pivotal quality of a future missionary. We are tempted to think that, somehow, we will become more productive and reliable when we are on the field. However, how we live now is a litmus test for our time in the field.
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