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Course Description
Preaching ministry remains one of the most important callings for followers of Christ. What does it mean to preach with integrity? How does one structure a message? How can we speak to matters of culture in a meaningful and Christ-oriented way? What are some simple tactics that can strengthen what you’re already doing? These are some of the questions Rich Villodas and Glenn Packiam will guide you in.
This webinar is for anyone who wants to develop their craft of preaching. Whether you are pastoring a church, leading a ministry, or simply want to learn more about preaching, there will be much you can immediately implement.
In this webinar you will learn:
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What it means to connect spiritual formation to preaching
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How understanding the life cycle of a sermon can lessen your anxiety
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A simple sermon structure that can lower prep time.
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Strategies to engage listeners & keep them connected.
Meet the Speakers
Meet Rich Villodas
Rich Villodas is the Brooklyn-born lead pastor of New Life Fellowship, a large, multiracial church with more than seventy-five countries represented in Queens, NYC. His award-winning book, The Deeply Formed Life, was released in September 2020, followed by his second book, Good and Beautiful and Kind (2022). His most recent book, The Narrow Path, released July 2024. He and his wife, Rosie, have two beautiful children and reside in Long Island, New York.
Meet Glenn Packiam
Glenn Packiam is the Lead Pastor of Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa, California, and a Senior Fellow at Barna Group. He is the author of, “What’s a Christian, Anyway? Finding Our Way in an Age of Confusion and Corruption”(March, 2025), along with eight other books, including two bestsellers—“The Resilient Pastor” and “The Intentional Year” which he co-authored with his wife, Holly. He earned a Doctorate in Theology and Ministry from Durham University, England. Glenn and Holly have four children and live in Orange County, California.
Deeply Formed Preaching Agenda
Session 1
with Rich
11am - 12:30pm EST
In this session, Rich Villodas will address the connection between our personal formation and preaching ministry. You also learn about a sermon process to ease your anxiety and qualities of a sermon that changes lives.
Session 2
with Glenn
12:45pm — 2:15pm EST
In this session, Glenn Packiam will be addressing the importance of “preaching in an age of curious skepticism.” He will help to name the deeper longings, fears, and tensions of our day; revealing the truth of the gospel through an integration of scripture and interdisciplinary sources.
Session 3
with Rich and Glenn
2:30pm — 3:30pm EST
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A Simple Sermon Model
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Sermon Strategies (illustrations, transitions, conclusions, the Gospel)
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How to form a healthy sermon circle/team
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The benefit of long range planning
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The power of a simple series brief
Session 4
with Rich and Glenn
3:30pm — 4:00pm EST
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Q&A with Rich and Glenn