Dr. Joe McKeever has been preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ for over 50 years. He spent 42 of those years pastoring six Southern Baptist Churches and five years as Director of Missions for the Southern Baptist churches in metro-New Orleans. He has also been writing and cartooning for religious publications for over 40 years. Though he is now retired and living in New Orleans, he is constantly on the road filling pulpits. Find Dr. […]
Dr. Tom Ascol has served as a pastor of Grace Baptist Church since 1986. He regularly preaches and lectures at various conferences throughout the United States and other countries. serves as the Executive Director of Founders Ministries. You may read his insights at the Founders Blog and at his personal blog – tomascol.com. Q1: How long does it typically take you to prepare a sermon? A: This can vary significantly depending on the circumstance. In the rhythms […]
Spencer Haygood (M.Div., SBTS) has been a pastor for 23 years and Senior Pastor of Orange Hill Baptist Church for 13 years. He also works as an adjunct professor at Brewton-Parker College and Anderson University. He serves as a chaplain in the Georgia State Defense Force and as a Senior Chaplain for the Cobb County Police Department. Q1: How long does it typically take you to prepare a sermon? Any given Sunday morning message will take 15-20 […]
Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey has been pastor of the First Baptist Church of Spanish Fort, Alabama, for 11 years, has been preaching for 29 years and is author of Sound Biblical Preaching: Giving the Bible a Voice, Don’t Miss the Revival! Messages for Revival and Spiritual Awakening from Isaiah, and Discover Unclaimed Treasure: Secrets from the Psalter. Q1: How long does it typically take you to prepare a sermon? Preaching is a passion, therefore, […]
Dr. Brad Whitt is the Pastor of the Abilene Baptist Church in Augusta, GA. Dr. Whitt has a DMin in Expository Preaching from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) and is currently pursuing a PhD in preaching at SEBTS under Dr. Akin. Q1: How long does it typically take you to prepare a sermon? A: A typical Sunday morning sermon takes me between 25 and 40 hours. About one hour for every minute of preaching. I keep […]
Dr. Johnny Hunt has been the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Woodstock in Woodstock, GA for 29 years, has been preaching for 39 years, and is former President of the Southern Baptist Convention. Q1: How long does it typically take you to prepare a sermon? A: Mark, if I am undisturbed and I have chosen the passage I plan to preach in 7-8 hours I have totally finished the message. There is still preparation time […]
