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Chuck Sackett
Chuck Sackett serves Madison Park Christian Church as a volunteer in curriculum development, providing theological resources for the church and sharing in the preaching. He also shares his passion for biblical preaching and hermeneutics with the students of Lincoln Christian University. Since 1995, he has taught regularly for TCMII and, additionally, has participated in a number of mission/teaching experiences in Mexico, Canada, Ireland, Scotland, the Philippines, China, Australia, and Kenya. Chuck has spoken for and led workshops at the International Congress on Missions, the North American Christian Convention, the African Inland Mission Missionary Conference, numerous state conventions and College Conferences. He has written articles published in a variety of magazines, including YouthWorker, Christian Standard, Preaching Magazine and The Journal of the Evangelical Homiletics Society. Chuck and Gail have been married over 50 years and have three grown daughters.
Preaching: You’ll Never Know if You’ve Arrived if You Don’t Know Where You’re Going
The first question I ask when teaching my Doctor of Ministry course is, “What do you want your congregation to look like in a year?” Followed by, “For what do you want your congregation to be known within the local community?” The consistent reply to those questions is blank stares. My dumbfounded reply to the...
Chuck Sackett
How to Use Preaching for Relational Discipleship
Preachers have unique opportunities to develop stronger disciples while also enhancing the quality of their preaching. It often feels as if we must choose between two essential activities in order to get everything done that calls for our attention. Employing the sermonic process as a disciple-making tool accomplishes both, reducing the guilt we often feel...
Chuck Sackett
What Is Expository Preaching? What It Isn’t, What It Is, and Why It Matters
What is expository preaching? Rather than a particular method or style, expository preaching is a theological/philosophical approach to preaching which makes a text of Scripture central. Expository preaching builds from discerning a text’s pericope, exegeting it, discerning its form and intent, and exploring appropriate application. Nearly half a century ago, preaching students were introduced to...
Chuck Sackett
Consumer Culture…in the Church
Recently I’ve been led to believe I’m an expert at almost everything. I receive multiple requests each week to evaluate my doctor, my treatment by the wait staff, how well the clerk did at Staples, whether my mechanic was friendly and competent, was my order filled correctly, and on and on and on. I know...
Chuck Sackett