How Better Sermon Preparation Can Improve Your Wellbeing

One of the biggest struggles of pastors is often the weekly grind of preaching and sermon prep.

You have this unspeakable joy of bringing the Word of God week after week, and that joy brings energy and passion.

At least, until it brings despair and isolation.

And that second state leads to a host of clergy health challenges, including depression, anxiety, ulcers, and the bubonic plague. Well, I might have exaggerated that last one.

But what if I were to tell you that some tweaks in your message prep and delivery would not only up your preaching game but improve your physical and emotional health as well? Too good to be true? Not at all.

With all that in mind, check out this post on the Full Strength Network blog that might just improve your overall wellbeing, and help you improve your sermon preparation, in the process.

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POSTED ON May 4, 2021

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Talbot Davis is the pastor of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, a modern congregation in Charlotte, North Carolina. He's also the author of several books including "Simplify the Message. Multiply the Impact," as well as a course by the same name. You can learn more about him at TalbotDavis.com.