Hometown Hope Ministries

A faithful preacher declares God’s Word, his voice carried not by force but by clarity, stewardship, and the Spirit. A Practical Guide to...

The Faithful Shepherd It’s become a pattern too familiar to ignore. A preacher bursts onto the scene, confident and confrontational. He...

You don't have to choose one style over the other. There is somthing deeper to learn here. The Independent Baptist movement has long...

How Did Bible College Become Big Business in America Let me begin by stating that I am not against pastoral education. I am a firm...

If we desire to see the Independent Baptist movement thrive, we must rediscover what it means to engage others with both strength and grace.

In some circles of modern ministry, a certain preaching style is prevalent—one that prioritizes emotional appeal and personal agendas over careful biblical exposition. This preaching style can leave congregants stirred in the moment but spiritually empty in the long run. It often lacks theological depth, distorts Scripture, and leads to a biblically weak congregation. At its core, this preaching style can be described as Emotionalism-Driven Preaching with an element of Man-C