by academyofpreachers | Jun 14, 2010 | Blog, Classic Articles, Dwight A. Moody, News, Preaching Camps, Sermons, Young Preachers
Maybe my title is overly dramatic; time will tell. But I heard some things last week that settled in my soul and sparked a resolve to reshape my future. Let me tell you about them. What I heard came from young preachers. “We are not the future of the...
by academyofpreachers | Jun 9, 2010 | Classic Articles, Dwight A. Moody, News, Preaching Camps, Young Preachers
We are gathered at Camp Kavanaugh, some 22 of us, tucked away in Crestwood, Kentucky, on the outskirts of Louisville. We are here for what I have called preaching camp but what the young preachers wish to call something else: what, exactly, they are not quite sure....
by academyofpreachers | May 27, 2010 | Academy of Preachers, Blog, Classic Articles, National festivals, News, Young Preachers
Written by Adam Quine St. Francis of Assisi has been accredited with the quote that goes something like this, “Preach the gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words.” Although these words offer a profound, gentle reminder of the call to live our...
by academyofpreachers | May 24, 2010 | Classic Articles, Dwight A. Moody, Founding Partners, National festivals, News
Beginning this summer, the Academy of Preachers will expand the target area of its pilot project to a 300 miles radius around Louisville. For the first 18 months, the area of focus was half that: 150 miles from Louisville in all directions. That original area included...
by academyofpreachers | May 22, 2010 | Classic Articles, Dwight A. Moody, Founding Partners, National festivals, News
The Lilly Endowment of Indianapolis has been the initial and primary partner with the Academy of Preachers. It was the approval and endorsement of Vice President Craig Dykstra and Program Director Chris Coble That secured the launch of the Academy in January of 2009. ...
by academyofpreachers | May 18, 2010 | Classic Articles, Dwight A. Moody, Founding Partners, News, Preaching Tips, Young Preachers
Some months ago the president of the Baptist Seminary of Kentucky asked me to deliver the commencement address at their graduation ceremonies on May 15, 2010. I was pleased and honored; I worked very hard on the message, using material from two recently read books:...
