Presbyterian Mission Agency preaching jokes to power Archives

A high risk, high reward endeavor

Posted August 17th, 2022

Those who attended the Synod of the Covenant’s Equipping Preachers recent webinar learned how well humor can work, even when it’s delivered from behind the pulpit.

A high risk, high reward endeavor

Posted May 5th, 2022

The Rev. Dr. Jake Myers’ recently-completed book, “Stand-Up Preaching: Homiletical Insights from Contemporary Comedians,” will be published in late summer or early fall. Those who attended the Synod of the Covenant’s Equipping Preachers webinar on Wednesday got a sneak preview of how humor can work well, even when it’s delivered from behind the pulpit.

Even in our polarized times, it’s possible to preach faithfully on third-rail topics

Posted April 7th, 2022

Each week, preachers make their way to the pulpit — whether wooden or virtual — to deliver a sermon to congregants living in a nation that’s increasingly polarized.