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Brian was born and raised in Southern California. He became a Christian at age 22 and began attending Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, pastored by Chuck Smith. He met his wife, Cheryl, the youngest daughter of Pastor Chuck and Kay Smith, at one of the church’s home group meetings. They were married on 23 May 1980. Brian spent the next 16 years doing pastoral ministry in Southern California and church planting throughout the US, Eastern Europe, and the former Soviet Union. In 1996 the Brodersen family moved to London, England, to plant Calvary Chapel Westminster. They lived in south west London until 2000 when Brian returned to California to assist Pastor Chuck Smith at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa and to eventually assume the role of senior pastor. Today he serves as the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Brian is also the president of Calvary Chapel Bible College, the Calvary Global Network, and he is the Festival Director of Creation Fest UK. Keep up with Brian on the Back to Basics website: http://backtobasicsradio.com The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io/

The Christmas season is upon us! This is a unique time in the calendar year when nominal Christians and occasional visitors will come to your church to sing songs and listen to a sermon. How can we leverage this opportunity for the gospel? How can a preacher, who has perhaps preached dozens of Christmas messages over the years, keep it “fresh” now? These and other questions are discussed in this special episode of the Expositors Collective podcast featuring Pastor Wayne Taylor and Pastor Richard Cimino, of Seattle and Sacramento, respectively. To get a copy of Wayne’s book “Tidings of Great Joy” email him at [email protected] We hope that you enjoy this special Friday edition of the Expositors Collective podcast - and pray that it helps you prepare for the Christmas and Advent season! The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io/

Benjamin Morrison is church planter and pastor of Calvary Chapel Svitlovodsk, Ukraine. He also serves as the coordinator for City to City Ukraine. He is married to Lena, and they have two children, Abigail and Isaac. You can follow Benjamin on Facebook or Twitter. Find out more about Calvary Chapel Svitlovodsk on their website (https://www.ccsvitlovodsk.com/en/) or follow them on twitter @ccsvitlovodsk. You can also keep up to date with City to City Ukraine on their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/C2CUkraine/ The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io/

Worship leaders are ministers of the Word too, so Mike sits down with two good friends, Michael McCallebb & Noah Beumer to talk about what role prayer, song selection and collaboration should play in the Sunday morning worship experience. They discuss avoiding the Green Room, public engagement with the sermon, service planning and communicating with the preaching pastor and many more topics and tangents! Enjoy! Bios: Noah BeumerServant of the most high God:"We Can't Stop Now! We Were Born For Battle, Without Vision We Will Die. We Were Born For Battle, Against The Tide Of Compromise" - BelovedPURPOSE Be a beacon of HOPE in time of great darkness and despair and make disciples of all nations. MISSION To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things to all people, that by all means I might save some. I do it all for the sake of the gospel, that I may share with them in its blessings. - 1 Corthinians 9:22+23 HEART OF WORSHIP AWAKE my soul! REJOICE in the midst of suffering. Come and lift your hands and raise your voice. COME Lord Jesus COME! INSPIRATION The life of Paul pushes me to boldly trust and step out in faith despite my situations. Musicians that write songs that reflect honest hearts seeking truth in this life. TRAVEL Studying abroad and serving in foreign countries has given me a love for different cultures and a passion to make disciples of Jesus everywhere. TRENDING Keeping up with the jones is not an easy task, but I enjoy quality clothing and appreciate a good fashion sense. WANTING To continue to find a healthy rhythm for my body, soul & mind. ON PRINCIPLE Our loss as Christians is not gaining new ground at all. Michael McCalebbMichael McCalebb is the worship pastor at Calvary Chapel Santa Maria. Where he, His lovely wife Marah and three kids have lived for the last couple years, after serving as missionaries in Germany for 7 yrs.He starts too many hobbies before moving on to the next one. Has a love for art, music, literature, cooking & living that Hobbit life to the glory of God! The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io/

Simon grew up in a Christian home and attended church from an early age but it wasn't until the age of 20 when he became a follower of Jesus. Since that time he has been involved in preaching & teaching the Bible in universities and colleges across the country as well serving as the Lead Pastor at Calvary Southampton, a church he founded 17 years ago. Simon has been married for 24 years, has four daughters, son-in-law and grandson. Simon is a musician and Leeds United fan. The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io/

In this panel discussion; we will hear how young preachers can learn from older and more experienced Bible teachers, and some candid thoughts on the need for more hands on training for upcoming ministers of the Gospel. If you haven’t heard Pilgrim’s talk on preaching mentorships download it here: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/6/25/episode-53-mentorship-amp-meaningful-feedback This question panel features Pastors Ray Bentley, Brian Brodersen, Pilgrim Benham, Shawn Stone and Kellen Criswell and was recorded in San Diego, California. The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io/

Pastor John Brown leads Servant Church, in Norwich, England. He is passionate about Christ centered expository preaching, meaningful relationships and church planting. In this conversation with Mike Neglia, he talks about the importance of keeping Jesus central in our hearts, minds and sermons.Servant Church WebsiteThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io/

One of the more frequent questions that we receive has to do with time management. How can a preacher or Bible teacher manage his or her time in order to maximize their effectiveness as they deliver God’s Word? There are only 168 hours per week and 24 hours per day; and many important commitments already claim many of those hours. How can a busy Christian carve out time to study in the midst of an already busy week?This question and more are answered in today’s episode, a live Q+A panel recorded in San Diego featuring Pastor Rob Salvato, Miles Debenedictus, Shawn Stone, Nick Cady, Riley Taylor, Rob Salvato and Pete Nelson.The Expositors Collective is a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. We provide resources through our weekly podcast <https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/> and our two-day intentional training seminars.Our next training seminar for young preachers (men and women 18-34 years old) will take place on February 21-22, 2019, in Las Vegas Nevada.When you sign up, you are committing to full involvement in the 24-hour interactive seminar, where attendees will be meeting in groups and building ongoing relationships. Space will be limited, so we encourage you to register today!The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io/

Rather than preach for agreement and affirmation from fellow believers Riley Taylor believes that we are called to preach with a prophetic edge, addressing the counterfeit gospels and contradictory belief systems that the world has on offer.Riley Taylor is the Lead Pastor at Calvary Fellowship in Mountlake Terrace. His background is in video production and music. He worked as a freelance producer and sound engineer before entering full-time music ministry at Calvary Fellowship in 2009. He served as music director for four years, and helped start two successful churches in the Seattle city center, and was ordained in 2013. After a brief hiatus from ministry and working as a producer at Microsoft, Riley returned to Calvary Fellowship in 2014, this time as an associate pastor and director of the college ministry, then became the Lead Pastor in May 2018. Riley has three kids and lives in Mountlake Terrace with his wife Bhritney.Listen to an interview between Riley, Mike and Clay from the early days of the podcast here: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/7/24/episode-5-an-interview-with-riley-taylorExpositors Collective is part of the GoodLion podcast network. For more Christ centered audio visit https://goodlion.io/

Pastor Rob Dingman (Twickenham, UK) speaks with Mike about the dangers of convoluting simple passages with unnecessary complications and obscure details. Time is precious, so may we use it wisely!Rob Dingman was born and raised in Seattle, USA. He has been serving Jesus Christ since 1974. He planted Calvary Chapel Twickenham in 2001.Although exposed to Christianity from an early age, he found it frustrating. It seemed futile to go to church but not actually know God.His connection with Jesus Christ became concrete when he heard the Bible taught chapter-by- chapter, verse-by-verse. Knowing God through what the Bible says became the focus of his life. Inspired by the example of his pastor, Wayne Taylor, Rob began reading, studying, and meditating in his Bible.He travelled as a guitarist with the Robert Case Band across the US, the Far East, and Western Europe.He and his wife moved to Germany to help plant Calvary Chapel Siegen in 1990. They moved to England in 1997 to help plant Calvary Chapel Westminster with Brian Brodersen. Along with planting Calvary Chapel Twickenham Rob has helped plant churches in Russia, Germany, and UK.He is married to Joanie, their daughters are Holly and Katie. An important Bible verse for him is Romans 12:2“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.”Expositors Collective is part of the GoodLion podcast network

In a world of constant access to information and stimulation, Dave Sylvester firmly believes in the value of slow and deep meditation upon the scriptures. His sermon preparation involves long walks, dictaphones and sticky notes! Listen in and be encouraged:Pastor, Bible College director, missionary, worship leader, husband, father, grandfather, lover and follower of Jesus. Dave and his wife Nancy moved to England in 1994, and in 1996 planted Calvary Chapel York. Dave is also the director of Calvary Chapel Bible College which began in 2000. They have 4 children, 6 grandchildren, and a beautiful growing church family.The Expositors Collective is part of the GoodLion podcast network.

Tyrone & Mike speak about overcoming nerves, growing as preachers and their mutual admiration for Clay Worrell!Tyrone is Lead Pastor of Calvary Waterford, Waterford City, Ireland. He lives in Tramore with with his wife Anna and their 5 year old son Asher. Tyrone’s daughter Aoife is 17 and has just started college. He’s been following Jesus since 2005.You can listen to Tyrone’s sermons here: https://www.calvarywaterford.com/sermonsMore on Tyrone’s story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwaLl8JSP9E

Cody King (former Cable Guy and current Pastor) talks to Nick Cady about bivocational ministry, diligence and study hacks to make the most of the limited time that we all have.Cody is the founding and Lead Pastor of Redemption Calvary in Commerce City, Colorado. He and his family planted Redemption in 2014 where he serves as the main Teaching Pastor. Prior to planting Redemption Calvary, Cody served at Reliance Church in Temecula, California as one of the founding pastors and Assistant Pastor for 7 years. He also served at Revival Christian Fellowship in Menifee, California as Youth Pastor for 4 years. Cody is a graduate of Calvary Chapel Bible College with an Associates Degree in Biblical Theology. He is passionate about growing healthy followers of Jesus through biblical literacy and biblical obedience.

In this episode - Nick Cady teaches us how to properly build and use an outline in our Bible teaching. And here is the outline of his message on outlining! 1. Why you need an outline2. How to build an outline3. My Process4. An Example

In this conversation Mike & Clay speak with Pastor Mike Doyle about cultural engagement and the importance of maintaining a prophetic voice as well as the exciting possibilities of collaborative sermon preparation.Mike Neglia’s Easter to Pentecost series: http://www.calvarycork.org/series/the-risen-life/Mike Doyle’s Easter to Pentecost series: https://movementnyc.squarespace.com/ascencsionEvan Wickham on collaborative sermon preparation: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/9/25/episode-14-sermons-should-be-prepared-in-communityWhat is a “Xennial”anyway? : https://www.businessinsider.com/xennials-born-between-millennials-and-gen-x-2017-11?r=US&IR=TTo hear more of Mike Doyle’s sermons visit:https://www.mikedoyle.org/sermons

Mike Neglia and Riley Taylor talk with Pastor Chris McCarrick in the basement of the New York School of Urban ministry about the difference between meaningful and meaningless feedback, they also contrast sermons and filmmaking and share encouraging stories about surprising conversions and Warren Weirsbe outlines!Sign up now for the next Expositors Collective Training Weekend that is being hosted at Cornerstone Calvary Chapel on September 20-21st, 2019. http://www.expositorscollective.com- ——Chris McCarrick is the Senior Pastor at Cornerstone Calvary Chapel, Howell, NJ. Shortly after coming to Christ in 1979, Chris was called to dedicate his life to serving God. In 1994 he was led to start a home Bible study, which grew and became Cornerstone Calvary Chapel.From the start of his ministry, God has burdened Pastor Chris with putting emphasis on the teaching of the Word, local outreach and world missions. As a result, the body at Cornerstone supports missions and ministries throughout the world as well as close to home.Pastor Chris and his wife, Marion have 4 children and 6 grandchildren.

What role does the Holy Spirit play in the lives of our churches? Is it possible to be a Scripture centered church and also depend upon the Holy Spirit and His guidance? In this conversation Steve Boal says YES!Steve Boal was born in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal in 1970.He trained as a plumber and subsequently set up and ran a successful plumbing and heating business for 11 years. He fully committed his life to Christ in 1992.In 1999 he married Leslie and together they now have 3 children.In 2001 he completed a certificate in theological and pastoral studies with AGI.He served as an elder at Letterkenny Christian Fellowship, before heading up Christian surfers Ireland for 6 years.In 2008 Steve and his family moved to Co. Clare, where they have since planted North Clare Community Church and assisted with the creation of the online evangelistic ministry ‘Cliffs of Hope’.https://www.northclarechurch.com/https://www.cliffsofhope.com/Top Gear Clip:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSDfR4NTly4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utFbjheDC-Y

What does a preacher have in common with a teabag? What is the difference between milk, meat, and manna? How early should a Bible teacher start working on their sermon? Pastor Rob Salvato asks these questions and more in this episode of the Expositors Collective podcast!Resources mentioned: https://www.preceptaustin.org/verse_by_verseThis was recorded in San Diego in April of 2019Rob Salvato is the lead pastor at Calvary Vista in CA. He is married to his wife, Denise, and they have three grown children. You can listen to his teachings here:https://www.calvaryvista.com/sermons-sunday/The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network - www.Goodlion.io

We believe that sermons can be improved and their impact maximised by increasing the amount of heads and hearts that contribute to their shape and strength. Listen in on this conversation between Mike Neglia and Jody Ponce about their process of making sure that their church gets the best sermons possible week after week.Jody’s first Expositors Collective interview: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2019/5/28/episode-49-putting-a-lid-on-the-learningRead Jody’s articles here: https://calvarychapel.com/authors/jody_ponce?token=dmrjcv65vhg1fviasr~dys7czutjyiuvEvan Wickham on collaborative sermon preparation: https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/9/25/episode-14-sermons-should-be-prepared-in-communityJohn Mark Comer on collaborative sermon preparation: http://sermonsmith.com/93-john-mark-comer/

On the first session of the San Diego training weekend, Pastor David Guzik starts our time together by reminding us of the importance and value of expository preaching. David has been in Christian service for more than 35 years, including two church plants and more than seven years as a missionary in Germany, as director and teacher for an international school (Calvary Chapel Bible College Germany). David has no formal Bible College or seminary training, but does have a Bachelors of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara.David is married to Inga-Lill for more than 30 years and together they have 3 adult children. For more from David Guzik (including free commentary on the entire Bible) visitTeaching the Bible - Interview with Pete Nelson

In this episode Jeff Figgs will be talking about speech impediments, introversion and the call of God. Jeff Figgs is a pastor at Calvary Chapel Greeley in Greeley Colorado. You can find Pastor Jeff’s teachings here: Calvary Chapel Greeley

After overcoming a speech impediment, a 3 minute sermon and a sense of insecurity from being "too young" Shawn Stone now has wisdom and experience to share with Mike and Clay about life, ministry, preaching and an ongoing dependence upon the Holy Spirit.Shawn Stone is Executive Pastor and leads the Wednesday Night Service at Maranatha Chapel. Shawn is married to Annie; they have 3 children.Nehemiah sermon series: https://maranathachapel.org/nehemiahRevive Audio: http://feeds.feedburner.com/shawnstone

What is the foundation of your approval before God? Is it based on how your most recent sermon went; or is it based upon the once and for all work of Jesus on your behalf? Since we are justified by faith it means that we are accepted, loved and approved by God entirely on the basis of Christ’s work on our behalf.Pete Nelson speaks on the importance of knowing our identity in Christ, and how that impacts our public ministry and allows us to find our own voice and be comfortable in our own skin.This was recorded in Bradenton Florida on December 1 2018.As a pastor, musician and evangelist, Pete Nelson’s worldwide travels have given him a unique perspective on the church as well as the global need for the gospel. Pete received Christ as a senior in high school. Pete’s previous pastoral experience includes: Senior pastor at Calvary of Albuquerque, founding pastor of White Fields Community Church in Longmont, Colorado, and teaching pastor at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. Pete recently planted One Love Church in Sydney, Australia and is now currently planting One Love Church in Thousand Oaks, CA. Pete is married to Angie and has three children and two grandchildren.

Mike sits down with Pastor Richard Cimino for a conversation about learning from others but staying true to the “you” that God made you to be.Richard Cimino is the founding pastor of Metro Calvary. After eight years as the high school pastor at CC Costa Mesa and thirteen years as lead and teaching pastor of CC Grass Valley (Crossroads Community Church), Richard sensed a tremendous burden to start a Bible study in the city of Roseville, California, as an outreach of CC Grass Valley, now called Metro Calvary. Richard has a deep love for God’s work in the UK and Brazil and is engaged in regular outreach and discipleship in both places.Sermons from Pastor Richard Cimino: https://subsplash.com/metrocalvary/sermonsResources mentioned:The Ministers Library by Cyril Barber : https://www.amazon.com/Ministers-Library-Essential-Building-Organizing/dp/0801005981D.A. Carson’s New Testament Commentary Survey: https://www.amazon.com/New-Testament-Commentary-Survey-Carson/dp/0801039908https://www.logos.com/logos-pro/ubs-handbooks

Working Definition:A preaching mentorship includes a worthy mentor who takes the time to offer input, opportunities, and feedback to a willing mentee who works hard to steward what was entrusted to them.3 Good Preaching books:Between Two Worlds by John R.W. StottChrist-Centered Preaching by Bryan ChapellPreaching & Preachers by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

n this one year anniversary episode of the Expositors Collective podcast Pete Nelson and Mike Neglia debrief and banter about the origin story of the Collective, as well as where we are today and what the future holds.In this far reaching conversation they talk about the difference between a typical conference and an Expositors Collective training weekend, the importance of mentorship and the differentiation between a hierarchical apprenticeship and peer camaraderie.They take a deep dive back to June of 2017 to recall the assembling of the team and the genesis of what has grown into an international movement.(Here’s the audio of that workshop : https://calvarychapel.com/conference-archives/christ-centered-preaching )After a disappointing attendance and an unfortunate event the next day(more details here: https://www.voxhibernia.com/blog/2018/8/12/episode-9-mike-got-hit-by-a-car ) Pete got the gang back together and started an experiment that has proven to be a wild success.Also discussed was the age limit of the training weekends, possible future 2.0 training intensives , New Jersey in Sept 20-21, Costa Mesa in June 25-26.https://cgnconf.calvarychapel.com/specialized-training-tracks.html#tuesdayTTThey also talk about stubby fingers, boxcar racers, flickering computer screens, California burritos, and dogs that are “straight outta Compton”.This episode has been unofficially sponsored by Cloak and Petal Sushi ( http://cloakandpetal.com/ )The Expositors Collective Podcast is part of the GoodLion Podcast Network, for more Christ centred audio visit http://GoodLion.io

Char Brodersen and Mike Neglia have a friendly and thoughtful discussion about preaching that stirs up affections for Jesus.Char is the lead pastor of Refuge Christian Fellowship, a small church in Santa Rosa, CA.Char has been in Christian ministry for 18 years and has spent the last 14 years as lead Pastor of RCF. He has been married to his beautiful wife, Grace, for 12 years and they have three amazing children, Judah, Hudson and Evelyn. Char is passionate about ministry that clearly shows what it means to simply follow Jesus. Char enjoys theology, reading, music, good food & drink, and rich friendship.https://www.refugecf.com/The Expositors Collective is a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. We provide resources through our weekly podcast <https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/> and our two-day intentional training seminars.Our next training seminar for young preachers (men and women 18-34 years old) will take place on September 20-21, 2019, at Cornerstone Calvary Chapel in Howell, NJ.When you sign up, you are committing to full involvement in the 24-hour interactive seminar, where attendees will be meeting in groups and building ongoing relationships. Space will belimited, so we encourage you to register today!https://expositorscollective.regfox.com/expositors-collective-new-jerseyThe Expositors Collective podcast is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more thought provoking Christian podcasts visit https://goodlion.io/

David Guzik is teaching pastor at Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara. His online commentary on the entire Bible at enduringword.com is a free, helpful resource for many pastors, teachers, and everyday Christians.David and his wife Inga-Lill live in Santa Barbara and have three adult children.Character Counts - Expository Preaching

Jody Ponce is wife to Ricky and mother of 3 young children, she heads up the women's ministry of Calvary Cork and is a regular writer for Calvarychapel.com

As a preacher your success or failure on a Sunday morning flows from careful and thoughtful preparation beforehand (or a lack thereof). In this talk from December 2018, Pastor Cody King speaks about the importance of a well structured outline. As you listen you will learn not only about the importance of an outline, but their creation and development as well.Cody is the founding and Lead Pastor of Redemption Calvary located in Commerce City, Colorado in the Metro Denver area. He planted Redemption in 2014 and serves as the main Teaching Pastor. Prior to planting Redemption Calvary, Cody served at Reliance Church in Temecula, California as one of the founding pastors and Assistant Pastor for 7 years. Cody also served at Revival Christian Fellowship in Menifee, California as Youth Pastor for 4 years. Previous to this Cody served in a 1 year student ministry internship at White Mountain Bible Church in Show Low, Arizona. Cody is a graduate of Calvary Chapel Bible College with an Associates Degree in Biblical Theology. He has a passion for helping people grow in their relationship with Jesus through discipleship and planting churches. By the leading and direction of Jesus, Cody has personally planted two churches and helped to plant another. Cody has been married to his wife Myca since 2002 and together they have 4 daughters.

In this conversation between Jim Gallagher and Nick Cady they speak about God’s surprising work through badly prepared and poorly delivered sermons; as well as the importance of investing in those who are in the early stages of their Christian life.You can listen to Jim’s teachings at http://www.ccvb.net/ or read his blog at https://pjimgallagher.com/You can listen to Nick’s teachings at http://whitefieldschurch.com/sermons/ or read his blog at https://nickcady.org/

An essential is something that you can’t live without: in this short talk Pastor Jim Gallagher from Calvary Chapel Vero Beach speaks about the essentials of sermon preparation.You can listen to Jim’s sermons at http://www.ccvb.net/ or read his blog at https://pjimgallagher.com/Jim’s talk was followed by a panel discussion with David Guzik, Cody King and Pilgrim BenhamResources referenced:http://www.blueletterbible.orghttps://www.olivetree.com/https://www.amazon.com/Greek-English-Lexicon-Testament-Christian-Literature/dp/0226039331https://www.amazon.com/Theological-Dictionary-New-Testament-Set/dp/0802823246https://www.logos.com/https://www.amazon.com/Believers-Bible-Commentary-William-MacDonald/dp/0718076850https://www.ccel.org/ccel/henry/mhc.i.htmlhttps://www.preceptaustin.org/

Nick Cady and Mike Neglia talk about early sermon experiences, plagiarism, mentorship, coffee beans, narrative arcs and the importance of our delivery as we teach God’s Word.Nick Cady is the lead pastor of White Fields Community Church <http://www.whitefieldschurch.com/> in Longmont, Colorado.Prior to moving to Longmont in 2012, Nick spent 10 years as a missionary, pastor and church planter in Hungary working with Calvary Chapel. He holds a degree in Theology from the University of Gloucestershire in England and is currently pursuing a Masters in Integrative Theology from London School of Theology.References:http://BlueLetterBible.orgThe Hero with a Thousand Faces : Joseph Campbell’s theory on the “monomyth”https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hero_with_a_Thousand_FacesHomer Simpson on Jesus as the true hero of the Bible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OPJYbgD45QThe Expositors Collective is part of the GoodLion Podcast network - for more great podcasts and artices visit http://goodlion.io/

As expositors, we spend time and energy making sure that the content of our messages are accurate and truthful; but our delivery matters too! It is possible to have a doctrinally true sermon, but come off as crushingly boring. In this talk, recorded in Bradenton, Florida, Nick Cady speaks about the importance of structure, form, tension and the shape of our sermons. What we preach is significant - so HOW we say it matters.Nick Cady is the lead pastor of White Fields Community Church <http://www.whitefieldschurch.com/> in Longmont, Colorado.Prior to moving to Longmont in 2012, Nick spent 10 years as a missionary, pastor and church planter in Hungary working with Calvary Chapel. He holds a degree in Theology from the University of Gloucestershire in England and is currently pursuing a Masters in Integrative Theology from London School of Theology.You can keep up with Nick on Twitter at @nickcady <https://twitter.com/nickcady>, on Instagram at @cadynick <https://www.instagram.com/cadynick/>, or by subscribing to the White Fields Church podcast <https://itunes.apple.com/mt/podcast/white-fields-community-church/id521764563?mt=2>.

In this “late night” conversation Neil and Mike talk about the hard work ethic and determination that is necessary to lead well. They also speak about Inductive Bible Study, Psalm 23, and the danger of overcooking messages.Neil and his wife Cece live in Destin, Fl with their five children. Neil has been serving in pastoral ministry since 2003. He bi-vocationally planted Coastline CC Destin in 2010, and is currently transitioning from a Lead Pastor role in Destin to begin serving at Coastline CC in Gulf Breeze, FL which his father planted in 1983.You can connect with Neil on instagram/facebook @neil_s_spencer and access any teaching content by visiting http://coastlinelife.com“The God who has been my Shepherd all my life long to this day” (Genesis 48:15)

The Inductive Study Method is an investigative approach to the Bible using three basic components: Observation – What does the text say?Interpretation – What does the text mean?Application – How does the meaning of the text apply to life?Pastor Neil Spencer from the Coastline family of churches shares the how and the why of Inductive Bible Study in episode 42 of the Expositors Collective Podcast.This was recorded in November or 2018 at Bradenton Floridaadditional reading:https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/tips/the-inductive-method-of-bible-study-the-basics-11628183.htmlhttps://www.crossway.org/articles/10-tips-for-getting-started-with-inductive-bible-study/

Pilgrim Benham shares with us about the importance of giving our hearers an opportunity to respond to the invitation and challenges of the gospel message on the spot. He also talks with Mike about preaching with props, seeking out meaningful feedback and making the most of Mondays.http://pilgrimbenham.com/http://www.thisisshoreline.com/sermonarchive#_=_

The Bible makes sense in its deepest and richest capacity only when we read it through Jesus shaped goggles. When we see all of it through the lens of its Main Character - it should cause us to preach explicitly Christian sermons.Recorded November 31 in Bradenton FloridaChrist Centered Preaching Handout1. Two vital hermeneutics:1. First, we must have a good grasp on the original context of our particular passage and the original intent of the message. (who wrote this and why?)2. Second, we must always understand the context of our passage within the context of all of scripture, and also understand it in terms of the grand narrative of God’s redemption.2. Redemptive-Historical progression1. Redemptive-historical progression traces God’s history with the world from his good creation (Gen 1), to the human fall into sin and God’s plan of redemption through the seed of the woman (Gen 3:15), to a long history of God continuing the line of the seed of the woman (Gen 3 - Malachi), to Christ (the Gospels), the Church (Acts and the New Testament Letters), and finally to the new creation (Rev 22).2. In other words, in the Bible we can trace a continuous redemptive history which centers in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, who then ascends to rule his church from heaven until he comes again. Creation to New Creation.3. Promise Fulfillment1.If the text contains a promise of the coming Messiah, then you can easily move to the New Testament to show the ultimate fulfillment of the promise in Jesus Christ.1. Example: “The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet, until tribute comes to him; and the obedience of the peoples is his.” - Gen 49:102. Show the fulfillment in Matthew 1:1-17 Jesus Christ, the king of kings, born of the tribe of Judah and the House of David.4. Typology1. Old Testament events, persons, or institutions can function as types which foreshadow the great Antitype - the person and work of Jesus Christ.2. Examples: The fall of Adam and Eve. Adam is the human race’s representative, he prefigures Christ the second Adam, who also is a representative of a new human race.1. Noah’s Ark; The Ark of the Covenant; the tabernacle; the rock in the wilderness; Crossing the red sea; The Passover Lamb; Pentecost; Issac; Moses; Joshua; King David…etc5. Analogy1. Analogy exposes parallels between what God taught Israel and what Christ promises the Church; what God demanded of Israel (the Law) and what Christ demands of his Church.2. Example: Genesis 12:1-9 Israel must claim Canaan for the Glory of God; in the New Testament Jesus mandates his Church to claim all nations for God (Matt 28:18-20) Your message or theme then would be something like -God reclaiming the earth as his good kingdom through the work of Christ.6. Longitudinal Themes1. Although similar to redemptive-historical progression in some ways, it is distinct in focusing on the development of theological ideas rather than development in redemptive history. Longitudinal themes refers to themes that can be traced through the scriptures from the Old Testament to the New - Themes such as God’s coming kingdom, God’s covenant, home and exile, rest and sabbath, God’s redemption, righteousness and nakedness, God’s presence, God’s love, God’s faithfulness, God’s grace, God’s justice and judgment, God’s providence.1. Every major Old Testament theme leads to Christ7. New Testament Reference1. The New Testament reference makes a direct bridge to Christ.1.Example: God created his good creation by his powerful “word”; John in his gospel tells us that that “Word” is Jesus Christ (John 1:1,3)8. Contrast1. Because of the coming of Christ the text’s message for the contemporary Church may be quite different from the original message for Israel. So we preach by contrast.2. Example: circumcision was a commanded by God for every Jew; but for us we know that Christ is our circumcision and circumcision is a heart issue. Circumcision was the outward sign of the Old covenant, but in Christ baptism is the sign of the New Covenant- which is an outward expression that we have died with Christ and have been raised with him to new life.. So we contrast the the Old and the New.Examples 1-8 taken and adapted from Sydney Greidanus Preaching Christ from Genesis*9. The Imperative vs. Indicatives model1. An Imperative is an immediate action. Example of a Biblical imperative: “Do not be drunk with wine which is dissipation but be filled with the Spirit.”2. An Indicative serves as a sign or indication of something. Example: “You were bought with a price; do not become bondservants of men.”3. The idea here is that God never commands us to do something apart from the grace he has already shown us through the work of Christ. The commands of God are never separate from who he is and what he has done for us in Christ4. Though obviously clear in the letters of Paul and most of the NT, we can see this model going back all the way to the giving of the

In this episode, Pastor Justin Thomas shares about the importance of highlighting tension within biblical narratives, reading deeply taking really long baths.For more of Justin’s teachings visit https://calvarythehill.com/sermons

Dr Bryan Tan from Singapore sits down with his old pastor, Mike Neglia, and they talk about what goes into preparing and leading interactive Bible studies.Four Principals of Interactive Bible Studies:AccurateEngagingRelevantTransformativeTwo Questions to Ask Yourself:Am I being faithful to the Word of God?Is Jesus Christ being magnified in the hearts and minds of my listeners?7 Steps for Bible Study Preparation:Look UpLook DownLook BackLook ForwardLook AcrossLook InsideLook AroundFallen Condition Focus links:https://www.preaching.com/articles/the-fallen-condition-focus-and-the-purpose-of-the-sermon/https://www.expositorscollective.com/podcast/2018/7/24/episode-5-an-interview-with-riley-taylor

https://www.nateholdridge.com/proverbs - Studio Series through Proverbshttps://www.nateholdridge.com/nehemiah - Studio Series through Nehemiahhttps://ia.net/writer : Nate’s preferred word processing software. “ iA Writer removes distractions, giving you a calm, focused writing space. ”https://www.nateholdridge.com/blog/20 - Longer post explaining step by step Nate’s process of “Read Full, Write Empty, Read Full, Write Empty” (with screenshots) - “this flows from prayerful, Spirit aided preparation. Jesus worked hard for his church, and the Spirit of Christ is now in us. With devotion, let us do the work required to declare God’s word with conviction.”https://www.nateholdridge.com/sermonprep - 8 articles written by Nate about his sermon preparation process and advice to preachers.Freedom app: https://freedom.to/Offtime app: https://offtime.es/Expositors Collective is part of the GoodLion podcast network, for more quality content visit their webpage goodlion.io

Mike talks with Dr Andrew Stopyra about the role of academic study as well as historical and grammatical specificity. They speak about common mistakes that preachers make concerning Greek and Hebrew words and how proper study and waiting upon the Lord can come together and result in transformative and accurate soul stirring sermons.Bibliography:Kuhrt, Amelie (1995) The Ancient Near East c. 3000-330 BC, 2 Vols. Routledge.*Probably the single best overview of the history of the Ancient Near East, including Egypt and the Levant. However, be aware that she can be rather condescending towards the Bible when she discusses Israel, and of course some of her earliest dates will not coincide with a young-earth perspective.Van De Mieroop, Marc (2015) A History of the Ancient Near East. Wiley-Blackwell.Van De Mieroop, Marc (2010) A History of Egypt. Wiley-Blackwell.Excellent, concise overviews of the history of each region. Not as comprehensive as Kuhrt but usually more affordable.Kitchen, K. A. (2006) On the Reliability of the Old Testament. Eerdmans.Massive study, more of a reference work than something you would read from cover to cover. Lots of excellent background information. However, an equally massive caveat would be his espousal of a low date for the Exodus (13th century BC vs. 15th century BC), which requires poor reinterpretations of many biblical passages.Kitchen, K. A. (1975) Ancient Orient and Old Testament. Intervarsity Press.This is a small reference work, not even close to his Reliability volume but nevertheless full of some excellent nuggets to help illuminate the Near Eastern background of the OT.Foster, Benjamin (2005) Before the Muses: An Anthology of Akkadian Literature. CDL Press.If you want to get some exposure to what the literature of Mesopotamia sounded like, this is the best volume on the market. An excellent collection of myths and various other texts that give you a feel for the literary milieu of the OT.Electronic Text Corpus of Sumerian Literature (ETCSL)etcsl.orinst.ox.ac.ukA collection of Sumerian texts in Sumerian and English. Another great resource forexploring some of the literature of ancient Mesopotamia... which also happens to be free!**Also, don’t forget that images of many of the important pieces in the great museum collections of Europe can be viewed online. The British Museum, the Louvre, the Vorderasiatisches Museum in Berlin (i.e. where the Ishtar Gate from Babylon is displayed), etc.

In this final session from our Colorado training weekend Brian Brodersen speaks about the importance of being our authentic selves in a world of pretense.

Dr Lu Wing talks with his former intern Clay Worrell about biology, sociology, theology, Leviticus and bioluminescent fish! This episode is definitely NOT boring. To hear more from Lu check out this teaching series http://www.calvaryscc.org/sermon-speaker/lu-wing/

Danny Keating is the associate pastor of Calvary Waterford Christian Church in Waterford, Ireland. In this conversation with Mike Neglia they talk about sermon length, bi-vocational pastoral ministry, unnecessary apologies and DarkWing Duck. A key feature of this conversation is Danny’s experience of mentorship under his former pastor Clay Worrell (featured on episode 31 of Expositors Collective) and how he grew as a preacher under his coaching.https://www.calvarywaterford.com/sermonshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2UFFzPsSsg

Clay Worrell talks about the biblical case for mentorship, the mentoring relationships that he has benefited from, a little bit about fly fishing, and some practical tips for finding a mentor, and being a mentor.http://www.calvarytrivalley.com/

In this “hortatory” discussion; Mike talks with his old friend Keith Fortenberry talk about lessons learned in the last decade, time management and learning to relax and trust God to do His work. https://www.cchd.de/home.html

Pastor Nick Cady from Whitefields Church in Longmont, Colorado speaks to us about what all good stories have in common and how interesting and compelling Bible teaching is an act of love.