PREACH

I loved the article I read from Outreach Magazine written by Brady Boyd about what pastors should not neglect in their time in front of their congregations on stages all across the country every weekend.  I loved it so much I thought I would share his main points here for us all:



1. Preach the entire counsel of the Scriptures.

Do not skip over the difficult texts or focus only on your favorite topics.  With this as your guide, the Holy Spirit will help you cover all the significant issues in due time.

2. Love your people, but do not fear them.

Criticism is part of the job, but so are the miracle stories of lives changed. 

3. Hang around smart, mature and positive people.

We always need the encouragement and the wisdom.

4. Listen intently to opposing views.

That’s how we learn empathy.

5. Preach with boldness but not with anger.

God is not mad at us, even when we’re wrong. We should not be mad, either.

6. Do not neglect the marginalized.

The widow, the unborn, the orphan and the stranger often cannot help or speak for themselves.

7. Preach Jesus. A lot.

We need His words, His way and His life in the church — more than ever.

And be blessed.