by academyofpreachers | Jun 1, 2015 | Blog, Classic Articles, Dwight A. Moody
Dwight A. Moody I have been to many ordinations in my day, including my own back in 1977 at the First Baptist Church of Murray. I have participated in some, led some, and observed some. But none like the one I attended last Saturday, with my back up against the...
by academyofpreachers | May 1, 2015 | Blog, Classic Articles, Gospel Catalysts, My AoP Story, Young Preachers
By Joseph T. Howard, AoP’12 What began as a dream after seeing a video on YouTube has blossomed into one of the most important things in my life. The Academy of Preachers is without a doubt one of the best things that has ever happened to me, as both a Christian...
by academyofpreachers | Apr 30, 2015 | Blog, Classic Articles, My AoP Story, Young Preachers
By Brittney Stephan, AoP’14 When I think of the impact that the Academy of Preachers has had on my life, an illustration comes to mind. We have all picked up a pebble at one time or another and tossed it into a still pond and watched the ripple effect that...
by academyofpreachers | Apr 29, 2015 | Blog, Classic Articles, My AoP Story
By Erica Whitaker, AoP ’14 This first female preacher I ever heard gave me a snippet of wisdom that I continue to carry in my suit pocket throughout my preaching ministry. She said “Preach anywhere and everywhere. Never pass up an opportunity to preach.” Since I...
by academyofpreachers | Apr 15, 2015 | Blog, Classic Articles, Dwight A. Moody
I never met the late Gardner C. Taylor. He preached for more than four decades in New York City to wide acclaim and profound effect. It is a shame, my shame; because in my opportunities to invite pulpit guests (and I had many) he was never on the short list. He never...
by academyofpreachers | Feb 14, 2015 | Blog, Classic Articles, My AoP Story
By Tim Norton, AoP’15 “This feels like the American Idol of preaching. I’m not sure I want to do that.”The words escaping my lips were true if not overly blunt. My mentor was encouraging me to participate in the Academy of Preachers’ New England Regional...