This interview clip gets at what I have been talking about here and here regarding the goal of preaching. In these posts I argued that our aim in preaching should be change on the spot, and impression upon the mind, and a convincing of the heart, not primarily a application, here’s-how-to-live-it sermons. Here John Piper shares about how this goal in preaching is experienced by the preacher. You will begin to smile when he talks about the joy of forgetfulness in preaching because you have probably experienced those moments. However, Piper is quick to point out that his experience of “anointing” or “forgetfulness” doesn’t always correlate with what is happening in his listeners. He offers some balanced comments regarding our personal sermon evaluation.
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Piper Conference on Suffering in Austin
Desiring God Ministries will be hosting a conference with John Piper on the topic of Suffering. It will be October 17-18. Register here.
The registration fee is $25.00 per person if received on or before August 31, and $35.00 per person if received after August 31. It will be hosted at Hill Country Bible Church.
Piper on Pastoral Longevity, Books, and Time
This video contains some gems, especially Piper’s remarks on the longevity of a pastor in his church.
Resources on Pastoral Ministry
A friend recently asked me for a list of books on Pastoring. Honestly, I have found very few that are worth our time. Here is are the few I have found:
Darrin Patrick on Eldering and Pastoring
The Reformed Pastor, Richard Baxter
Pastoral Trilogy by Eugene Peterson (Angles, Stones, Plant)
On Church Leadership, Driscoll
Brothers, We Are Not Professionals, Piper
The Art of Pastoring, Hansen