About this episode

Mike Bullmore discusses the importance of the gospel in preaching and pastoral ministry, drawing from his experiences and new book.

Preachers do not merely need to understand the gospel accurately. They need the gospel to function at the centre of their hearts, their sermons, their pastoral ministry, and their lives. Mike Bullmore joins Mike Neglia to discuss his new book, The Heart of Preaching: The Functional Centrality of the Gospel in the Life and Work of the Preacher , published by 9Marks with a foreword by D. A. Carson. Drawing on 25 years as the founding and senior pastor of CrossWay Community Church in Bristol, Wisconsin, Bullmore reflects on how the gospel shapes sermon preparation, delivery, application, pastoral ministry, and the inner life of the preacher. The conversation explores what it means for preaching to be governed by the content and intent of Scripture, why preachers must not separate divine and human authorial intent, and how to give people the full gospel rather than a reduced version of it. Bullmore also speaks about the mentors who shaped him up close, including John Piper, D. A. Carson, C. J. Mahaney, and Greg Waybright. In the second half, Mike Neglia asks Bullmore for advice on preaching through the challenging book of Revelation. Bullmore offers wise counsel on moving forward…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Neglia

Guest: Mike Bullmore

Topics covered

• gospel centrality
• sermon preparation
• pastoral ministry
• preaching
• Revelation
• mentorship

Keywords

• expository preaching
• gospel
• sermon delivery
• pastoral advice
• Revelation
• mentors
• preaching challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CrossWay Community Church, 9Marks, Northwestern University

Books & works: The Heart of Preaching: The Functional Centrality of the Gospel in the Life and Work of the Preacher

Places: Bristol, Wisconsin, Kenosha, Wisconsin

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