Michael Quicke: Keeping Your Preaching Fresh

In the coming weeks I will be posting a review on Quicke’s most recent book, 360 Degree Leadership. Until then, here is a brief article by Quicke on keeping preaching fresh, from the heart. His previous book, 360 Preaching applies a Trinitarian framework to preaching. It is packed with insights and rich with theological flavor. (See my review at Amazon) If this doesn’t interest you, consider buying it for one of your pastors.

If you’ve lost the thrill of opening Scripture and hearing God speak, try new ways of study. Use different translations and meditate on the passages. (I recommend practicing the technique of “lectio divina” in my book, 360 Degree Preaching.) Ask: “Lord, what are you saying and doing to me in this text?” Collaborate with other people in sermon preparation (see later). Expect the Holy Spirit to inspire. Record your thoughts, questions, and surprises.” More