Tag Archives: Preaching

Let Your Daughters Prophesy: A Call for Women to Preach

Posted on June 9, 2019 by Rick Wadholm

I believe part of the issue in our current debates about women preaching is rooted in part in both the Catholic and the Reformed traditions of “preaching” which see such as a specific form of formal congregational instruction that is … Continue reading →

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A Great Host of Women Preaching

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Rick Wadholm

“The Lord giveth the word: The women that publish the tidings are a great host.” Psalms 68:11 RV1885 As I’ve been feverishly working to complete my conference paper for the Society for Pentecostal Studies (Titled: “‘Until I, Deborah, Arose’ (Judges … Continue reading →

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Bruce Gunderson: The Passing of a Pentecostal Preacher

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Rick Wadholm

I have gone back and forth about writing up a blog post about the passing of my father-in-law, Bruce William Gunderson (Nov. 17, 1948-Dec. 16, 2018), who died at home Sunday morning. I had been by his side for nearly … Continue reading →

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Book Recommendations for a Pastor in Training

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Rick Wadholm

The following is an email reply I sent to one of my students regarding recommendations for books as he prepares for a couple of years from now to enter full-time ministry. I thought others might benefit from this as well. … Continue reading →

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Preaching and the Sanctified Imagination

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Rick Wadholm

One of the most wonderful things about teaching in a Bible College as a practitioner (I preach and teach in local churches regularly) is that my calling encourages me to reflect more critically upon my pastoral practices. Though my specialization … Continue reading →

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Where He Leads I'll Follow

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Rick Wadholm

I never cease being surprised by the many places the Lord will take those who follow his calling. One could never conceive what such a journey might look like. Following Jesus is an adventure. As a newborn I was prayed … Continue reading →

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A Sermon No One Should Preach

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Rick Wadholm

I know it’s often easier to critique than to offer positive contributions, but I was just meditating again on the story of David and Goliath in 1 Samuel 17. And I was remembering poor sermons I have heard over the … Continue reading →

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Listening to the Spirit…Ahead of Time

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Rick Wadholm

I have a friend whom I remember visiting with about his preparations for preaching. He didn’t prepare. He would simply show up to the service a little early…play some worship music and “let the Spirit lead to whatever text the … Continue reading →

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A Little Reading for 2016

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Rick Wadholm

As I look to the coming years and what the Lord might allow me to do, I like to plan ahead what I might be able to read. The types of things which give direction to my choice of books … Continue reading →

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Preaching Christ and Helping Marriages

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Rick Wadholm

Marriage seminars and sermon series are all the rage. Churches seem to offer a regular smorgasbord of options intended to strengthen the family, but are we doing what we were intended to do? Is it the local church’s responsibility to … Continue reading →

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