by academyofpreachers | Jun 14, 2010 | Classic Articles, Dwight A. Moody, Leadership Team, National Partners, News, Young Preachers
It was a good day for the Academy of Preachers. First, Katie McNeal wrote to say she would accept an invitation to join the Young Preachers Leadership Team. Katie attended last week’s preaching camp in Crestwood, Kentucky. “Going into the week, I really...
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 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:...
by academyofpreachers | Apr 30, 2010 | Classic Articles, Dwight A. Moody, Founding Partners, National festivals, News, Young Preachers
The national Festival of Young Preachers is still more than 8 months away but already people are signing up to attend. This week the Academy received the first paid registration from a young preacher And last week we received the first payment for an ad and an...