Do you need to provide a phonetic pronunciation for your last name? Revitalizing a local church with a three-person team approach. Erasing the Clergy/Laity distinction with a Plymouth Brethren background. How do you know when you have a sermon and not a lecture; it isn’t just about volume. Expanding your teaching team planning meetings to include all aspiring teachers in the congregation. The Best preaching advice for beginners. . . “just talk to us.” How do you preach those passages that probably will never make it on a Hobby Lobby decorative wall hanging. In this Episode we have a fantastic conversation with Erik Thoennes, Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology at Biola University and Talbot Theological Seminary as well as Staff Elder at Grace EVFree, La Mirada. If you would like to hear some messages from Erik you can find them at the Grace EVFree La Mirada Website. Here are some links to some of the resources mentioned in this Episode Biblical Eldership, Alexander Strauch Logos Bible Software Accordance Bible Software The Gospel Coalition Hume Lake Christian Camps Summer 2018 Theme (Kajua Trailer) Biola University Department of Undergraduate Biblical Studies Do us a favor: Subscribe and Review the podcast on iTunes. Also, share this episode on Facebook with friends who might appreciate hearing about what goes on behind the scenes of teaching prep for a pastor.