Why Preaching Still Matters with Michael Cooper

About this episode

Bradley Gray and Michael Cooper discuss the significance of preaching and its historical context within Baptist traditions.

In this episode, I’m joined by pastor, author, and professor Michael Cooper to talk about preaching, theological retrieval, and the rich history of Baptist homiletics. Through the lens of the post-Reformation Baptist preacher, Benjamin Keach, Michael and I examine how the preaching event isn’t merely a person giving a talk, but a divine act wherein God speaks through human abassadors. Michael serves as the pastor of Grace Community Church in Mabank, Texas, where he lives with his wife, Kailie, and their two daughters. Michael holds a PhD from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he also serves as an Adjunct Professor. You can follow him on Facebook and Instagram . Resources: The Word of This Salvation in the Mouths of Christ’s Ministers: Retrieving a Theology of Preaching as Reflected in the Sermons and Writings of Benjamin Keach (1640–1704) , Michael R. Cooper, Jr. The Art of Prophesying and the Calling of the Ministry , William Perkins “ The Great Ordinance: Retrieving a Theology of Preaching from Benjamin Keach ,” Michael R. Cooper, Jr. Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment , Bradley Gray Sponsor…

People in this episode

Host: Bradley Gray

Guest: Michael Cooper

Topics covered

• preaching
• theological retrieval
• Baptist homiletics
• Benjamin Keach

Keywords

• religion
• spirituality
• homiletics
• theology

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The Word of This Salvation in the Mouths of Christ’s Ministers, The Art of Prophesying and the Calling of the Ministry

Books & works: PhD, The Word of This Salvation in the Mouths of Christ’s Ministers: Retrieving a Theology of Preaching as Reflected in the Sermons and Writings, The Art of Prophesying, The Great Ordinance: Retrieving a Theology of Preaching, Finding God in the Darkness: Hopeful Reflections from the Pits of Depression, Despair, and Disappointment, Grace Upon Grace

Places: Mabank, Texas, Pennsylvania

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