Episode 56- Tony Merida– The Christ-Centered Expositor: A Field Guide for Word-Driven Disciple Makers

by Dave Jenkins | Nov 13, 2016 | Equipping You in Grace, Featured

Welcome to the fifty-sixth episode of Equipping You in Grace. On today’s episode, Dave Jenkins interviews Dr. Tony Merida about his book The Christ-Centered Expositor: A Field Guide for Word-Driven Disciple Makers (B&H Academic, 2016)

What you’ll hear in this episode:

Tony’s life, ministry, marriage, and his current ministry projects.
The problem of biblical illiteracy among pastors and ministry leaders and what to do about it.
Weaknesses in young preachers and how they can overcome them.
Learn what makes a great preacher/teacher of the Word of God.
Learn what is expository preaching.
Learn how Pastors and Bible teachers should proclaim Christ from the Scriptures.
Learn how Pastors and Bible teachers can learn to rely on the Holy Spirit’s power.
Why Pastors and Bible teachers should cultivate a vibrant prayer life.
A few the essential ingredients Tony personally find most helpful in his own sermon preparation.
Some things to avoid in our sermon delivery.
Some keys to pursue in our sermon delivery.

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About the Author:

Tony Merida is lead pastor of Imago Dei Church in Raleigh, NC, and associate professor of preaching at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC.

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Dave Jenkins( Executive Director )

Dave Jenkins is happily married to Sarah Jenkins. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in sunny Southern California. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, and is the Host for the Equipping You in Grace Podcast. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his MAR and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.

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