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    Preacher Points
    Preacher Points
    Preacher Points
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    Preacher Points

    By Todd Linn

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    About this ebook

    Looking for a devotional that will both challenge and encourage you? 


    Preacher Points is that book!

     

    Pastors, seasoned preachers, and church leaders of all kinds will be blessed by the many "points" for preachers in Preacher Points.

    Whether you follow the 31-day format or read through selective entries, you will discover:

    • How to improve your preaching
    • How to find encouragement in difficult times
    • How to strengthen your marriage & family

    Purchase a copy today and start your journey through Preacher Points!

     

    More Reasons To Buy:

     

    Clearly written and highly practical, Preacher Points offers encouragement in preaching, pastoring, and the devotional life of today's pastor and church leader.

    31 concise selections including:

     

    "Six Reasons To Build Pauses Into Your Sermon"
    "Using Quotes In The Pulpit"
    "Suggestions For Preaching Funerals"
    "Preaching Hurt"
    "Playing The Long Game In Ministry"

     

    Daily entries conclude with a biblical word of encouragement or one-sentence prayer suggesting further thought and reflection.

     

    What Others Are Saying:

     

    "This book by Todd Linn is a fountain of wisdom. I read it without putting it down. I will use it in my preaching classes and I will refer to it again and again for my own benefit. What a treasure!"

    —Dr Daniel L. Akin, President, Southeastern Seminary

     

    "By the time you reach the end of this book, you will feel once again the wonder of your calling and you will be fired up to get into the pulpit this coming Sunday!"

    —Meirwyn Walters, Author of Intentional Preaching

     

    Todd Linn earned his PhD in preaching from Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY and is the author of the verse-by-verse study of the Book of James: You're Either Walking The Walk Or Just Running Your Mouth!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPreaching Truth
    Release dateApr 17, 2022
    ISBN9781735084466
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      Endorsements

      This book by Todd Linn is a fountain of wisdom. I read it without putting it down. I will use it in my preaching classes and I will refer to it again and again for my own benefit. What a treasure!

      —Daniel L. Akin, President, Southeastern Seminary

      By the time you reach the end of this book, you will feel once again the wonder of your calling and you will be fired up to get into the pulpit this coming Sunday!

      —Meirwyn Walters, author of Intentional Preaching

      Pastors (younger or older), be prepared to find in Todd Linn’s 31-day devotional guide wise counsel regarding the sufficiency of God and His Word, ways for God and His Word to overcome insufficiencies in the pastor/preacher, all in the service of building up the pastor/preacher and the people of God. Each devotional concludes with a prayer, a saying, or a recommendation intended to reverberate in the heart and mind of the reader for greater ministry effectiveness. You will want to come back to this devotional again and again. I will!

      —John Hurtgen, Dean, School of Theology, Campbellsville University

      I don’t readily give up much space on my blog. I did, though, turn to Todd Linn to help me because (1) I knew his heart, and (2) I knew he had something to say to church leaders. Seeing all these posts together only confirms my conclusion.

      —Chuck Lawless, VP of Spiritual Formation and Ministry Centers, Southeastern Seminary

      Todd Linn has packed decades of ministry wisdom into a concise and easily accessible format. Every preacher and pastor will find himself refreshed and encouraged from these daily readings. This is a devotional that pastors are going to want to read over and over again.

      —Todd Gray, Executive Director, Kentucky Baptist Convention

      Preacher Points

      31-Day Devotional For Pastors

      Todd Linn

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      Pastor Press

      Copyright © 2022 by Todd Linn

      All rights reserved.

      No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher or author, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law.

      Preacher Points (31-Day Devotional) by Todd A. Linn

      Published by Pastor Press, a division of Preaching Truth Publishing www.preachingtruth.org

      © 2022 Todd A. Linn All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, or by any information storage and retrieval system without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of very brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. For permissions contact: preachingtruth.org/contact

      All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV. Copyright ©1979, 1980, 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.

      Cover design: Angie Zambrano

      ISBN: 978-1-7350844-6-6

      Dedicated to my mother, Katy Wehunt, who helped me grow into the minister I am

      No reason exists why the preaching of the gospel should be a miserable operation either to the speaker or to the hearer.

      —Charles Spurgeon, Lectures To My Students

      Acknowledgments

      The majority of content in these chapters first appeared in Chuck Lawless' enormously helpful website for church leaders: chucklawless.com. I am indebted to Chuck for his inviting me to contribute a weekly post related to preaching and pastoring—Thursdays With Todd Linn—and am grateful to him for the opportunity.

      Table Of Contents

      Preface

      Introduction

      1. Why Preachers Should Have A Daily Quiet Time

      2. Preach The Word-s!

      3. Proper Pronunciation In The Pulpit

      4. Preacher: Read The Passage!

      5. Three Reasons To Write Out Your Sermon

      6. Your Sermon May Be Your Best Counseling

      7. Leading Public Prayer Just Before The Sermon

      8. Six Reasons To Build Pauses Into Your Sermon

      9. Preaching Hurt

      10. Using Quotes In The Pulpit

      11. Why Preachers Should Write Handwritten Cards

      12. Always Share Your Location When Preaching

      13. Communication Habits Outside The Pulpit

      14. Playing The Long Game In Ministry

      15. The Preacher And The Sabbath

      16. The Preacher's Joy In Sermon Preparation

      17. Five Reminders About Pastoral Care Visits

      18. When Leaving A Pastorate

      19. Four Keys To Effective Sermon Delivery

      20. Giving Preaching Opportunities To Members

      21. Strengthening Ministry Families

      22. Read Regularly Through The Bible

      23. Preaching In Times Of Tragedy

      24. Interactions After The Worship Service

      25. Why Preachers Can Be Especially Grateful

      26. Helping Your Congregation Worship

      27. Does Your Sermon Have Movement?

      28. Suggestions For Preaching Funerals

      29. Have A Written Wedding Policy

      30. How Pastors Can Bless Their Deacons

      31. Be Encouraged!

      Conclusion

      About The Author

      Also By Todd Linn

      Postscript

      Preface

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      I love preaching. Most preachers I know love preaching, too. There's simply nothing like the joy a pastor feels when preaching the gospel.

      Knowing God accepts us based entirely upon the infinitely perfect record of Christ—and not upon our own pitiful performance—is a truth that never grows old to true believers.

      Second only to my love for preaching this truth is my love for talking with other preachers who preach this truth. I feel especially drawn to those eager to improve no matter how

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