The little man preaching in the picture above is me...and I love preaching. As a pastor I know both the glories and frustrations that go with preaching, and it will be my honor to do whatever I can to help you (and join you) further develop the heart and skills of a preacher.
Since we only meet three times and most of our work is on an individual basis, I've created this humble blog to help us connect relationally, hopefully engage in some discussion, offer different resources, and answer questions. You'll notice the syllabus with sermon links up on the left. Please study that syllabus and let me know of any questions.
As for now, please leave a comment (click on the "__ comments" link below) that includes the following:
1. Your name
2. Family situation
3. Occupation
4. Church you attend
5. Favorite preacher
6. What you hope to gain from this class
Thanks! I look forward to hearing from you, meeting you, and growing as a preacher with you!
My name is joel mathis and i attend the Fountain of Life Fellowship in Fountain Valley ,ca. Im single and my favorite Preacher are John Piper, Cj Mahaney and Matt Ford. I hope to gain a better understanding of myself and my personnel relationship with Christ. I hope to better understand my biblical role of decipleship.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Todd Szilagyi. I have been married for 14 years and have a 14 year old daughter. I am the VP of Operations at Best Transportation. I attend the Fountain of Life Fellowship in Fountain Valley. My favorite preacher is CJ Mahaney. I hope to learn how to get more out of sermons as a listener and how to communicate the Gospel to others better when God gives me the opportunities to do so.
ReplyDeleteI am Annette Méndez, a single auntie of 14 nieces and nephews (not counting the ones I've adopted here & there over the years). New City Church, Long Beach is my home church.
ReplyDeleteAmong my favorite preachers are Ken Malmin & Frank Damazio (former pastors in PDX, OR). I hope to contract a measure of your enthusiasm for preaching, and learn the mechanics of putting a sound, meaty message together.
My name is Ed Mirth. I am married, 16 years, with two daughters, ages 16 and 13. I am a programmer analyst. I attend Fountain of Life Fellowship. My favorite preachers are Dr. Bob Morey and Allistair Begg. Matt recently introduced me to John Piper. Matt, your climbing the charts with a bullet. I hope to gain a deeper understanding of Scripture and to learn to teach it and communicate it better.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Joshua Aguilar, I am married with 4 kids ranging from the ages 13 - 6, 2Boys and 2 girls. I am first of all a minister of the gospel and second a Fedex courier. I currently attend New City Church in North Long Beach. My Favorite preachers are Mark Driscoll, John McArthur, Walter Martin, Frank Damazio and Carl Kromminga (my pastor). I hope and pray that God increase my knowledge and skill of preaching so that I may be a tool that He can use for His glory.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Donna Olivarez. I am married to Henry Olivarez. We have four adult children and seven grandchildren. I handle claims at Mitsui Sumitomo Marine Management for their Japanese clients with offices in California. I attend the Hope International Church in Arcadia under the leadership of Pastor Syd Sybenga of whom I am very fond. I have two favorite preachers, the late great Rev E.V. Hill and Rev Alistair Begg. Of course I adore the preaching of my hubsand Rev Henry Olivarez. I hope to gain greater insight of the holiness of God; I also hope to gain a greater understanding of the skills of communication to present God's word to others.
ReplyDeleteMy name is Henry Olivarez. I am married to Donna Olivarez. I have two Phd's in certain fields. I am an ordained minister by the Independent Assemblies of God. My ministry is with the homeless and those in prison, as they would say, the down trodden. I attend Hope International Church. The greatest preacher is Jesus Christ; but as to the ones I know, as you put down "preacher," it does not have an "s" so that means one. That one is John MacArthur. I could not put down R.C. Sproul because he is a treacher and a great one at that. I hope to learn more about delivering the Word, for I need it, because it's been said that when you thgink you know it all, you know nothing at all. preacher,"
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