In Preaching Articles: "Vision Casting" showing 1-5 of 5

A Pastor's Dilemma: What To Do When You Can't See The Vision For Your Church

By Karl Vaters on Apr 10, 2017

Not every pastor is called to cast a grand, singular vision for their congregation.

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Tags: vision, pastoral leadership, Great Commandment, Vision Casting

5 Problems With Top-Down Vision Casting And A New Testament Alternative

By Sermoncentral on Jan 3, 2017

Acts 2 does not give us a picture of Peter hearing from God in private, then coming to the disciples with the vision.

Scripture: Acts 2:14, Proverbs 29:18, Habakkuk 2:2

Tags: vision, empower, pastoral leadership, dreams and visions

How Leading Worship Shaped My Calling To Preach

By Brandon Hilgemann on Dec 4, 2019

While leading worship I learned to cast aside a crutch, one that many preachers should discard, as well.

Tags: Worship, Preaching, teach

You Are Up To The Task Whether You Feel Like It Or Not

By Sermoncentral on Nov 17, 2016

Deep in the heart of every man I’ve ever met lurks a daunting question that casts a shadow over every major challenge we ever face: Am I up to this?

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, Philippians 1:6

Tags: leadership, Courage, Overwhelmed, confidence in God

Slow Down! And Connect Your Preaching To Lectio Divina

By C. Christopher Smith on Nov 1, 2019

If we re-cast preaching as a kind of "slow reading," we might lead our congregations into deeper engagement with the biblical text--and with one another.

Scripture: Luke 23:45-46, Psalm 1:1-6

Tags: Preaching, exegesis, lectio divina, slow reading