Traditional sermons have long been the foundation of preaching, offering deep reflection and theological insight. Yet they can …
Disability Is Not a Dirty Word
It inevitably happens a few times a year. A priest gets up to tackle a healing text or a passage full of demons, and now they are …
Apocalyptic Advent in the Season of Merry and Bright
Apocalyptic imagery in the Bible is a statement of showing the contrast between God's way of justice, peace, and flourishing and …
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Webinar: Speaking to the Whole Room—Tips on Intergenerational Preaching
Resources for the webinar "Speaking to the Whole Room: Tips on Intergenerational Preaching" with presenters Mark Jefferson and …
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Why VBS Needs Clergy… and Why Clergy Need VBS
"VBS is where the church really shines, showing values of community, education, Scripture, and nurturing children." Clergy …
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Resource for Children’s Sermons: Feasting on the Word
"In a day and age when all ages could probably use help hearing and better relating to our sacred stories, this children’s sermon …
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New Life in New Places – A Pastor Comes to San Marcos
If you were to ask me in the middle of April what I would be doing during the summer I would have told you that I was excited to …
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A Website to Bookmark – Working Preacher
At Building Faith, one of our goals is to equip church staff and volunteers with the resources they need for effective ministry. …
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The Narrative Lectionary
The Working Preacher is a site containing reflections and resources for using a variety of types of lectionaries and worship …