The Expositors Collective

The Expositors Collective

The Expositors Collective is a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. We provide resources through our weekly podcast, our two-day intentional training seminars, and interactive webinars.
Can you avoid getting heart-broken in ministry?
The Expositors CollectiveDecember 08, 202300:00:44

Can you avoid getting heart-broken in ministry?

#shorts In this panel discussion (Recorded in Austin, Texas) questions are asked about the proper interpretation of the Old Testament in light of the New, how to avoid insider language as we preach, the danger of pride in the heart of the teacher, how to handle heartbreak in th...

We are a sloppy church...purposefully.
The Expositors CollectiveDecember 07, 202300:00:32

We are a sloppy church...purposefully.

#shorts In this panel discussion (Recorded in Austin, Texas) questions are asked about the proper interpretation of the Old Testament in light of the New, how to avoid insider language as we preach, the danger of pride in the heart of the teacher, how to handle heartbreak in th...

The downfall of pastors everywhere
The Expositors CollectiveDecember 06, 202300:00:34

The downfall of pastors everywhere

#shorts In this panel discussion (Recorded in Austin, Texas) questions are asked about the proper interpretation of the Old Testament in light of the New, how to avoid insider language as we preach, the danger of pride in the heart of the teacher, how to handle heartbreak in th...

Is allegory the best way to teach the Old Testament?
The Expositors CollectiveDecember 05, 202300:00:39

Is allegory the best way to teach the Old Testament?

#shorts In this panel discussion (Recorded in Austin, Texas) questions are asked about the proper interpretation of the Old Testament in light of the New, how to avoid insider language as we preach, the danger of pride in the heart of the teacher, how to handle heartbreak in th...

Mentorship Goes Beyond Sound Doctrine
The Expositors CollectiveNovember 30, 202300:00:45

Mentorship Goes Beyond Sound Doctrine

#shorts As Senior Pastor since 1997 Rod Carver graduated from CCU in Biblical Studies with a focus on leadership. Since then he has completed a ThD and pursues opportunities to keep learning and teaching. He has a passion to mentor and encourage younger pastors and missionaries...

Mentorship is a dance
The Expositors CollectiveNovember 28, 202300:00:21

Mentorship is a dance

#shorts As Senior Pastor since 1997 Rod Carver graduated from CCU in Biblical Studies with a focus on leadership. Since then he has completed a ThD and pursues opportunities to keep learning and teaching. He has a passion to mentor and encourage younger pastors and missionaries...

How to fix dry preaching
The Expositors CollectiveNovember 24, 202300:01:00

How to fix dry preaching

#shorts Brandon Hilgemann is a pastor in Tempe, Arizona, and the founder of ProPreacher.com, a popular online resource dedicated to helping pastors preach better. He has served in ministry for over 15 years in churches of all sizes around the country. Brandon is the author of P...

You've got to put in the reps
The Expositors CollectiveNovember 23, 202300:00:34

You've got to put in the reps

#shorts Brandon Hilgemann is a pastor in Tempe, Arizona, and the founder of ProPreacher.com, a popular online resource dedicated to helping pastors preach better. He has served in ministry for over 15 years in churches of all sizes around the country. Brandon is the author of P...

The two extremes in bad preaching
The Expositors CollectiveNovember 23, 202300:01:38

The two extremes in bad preaching

#shorts Brandon Hilgemann is a pastor in Tempe, Arizona, and the founder of ProPreacher.com, a popular online resource dedicated to helping pastors preach better. He has served in ministry for over 15 years in churches of all sizes around the country. Brandon is the author of P...

I need to get better at preaching
The Expositors CollectiveNovember 22, 202300:00:30

I need to get better at preaching

#shorts Brandon Hilgemann is a pastor in Tempe, Arizona, and the founder of ProPreacher.com, a popular online resource dedicated to helping pastors preach better. He has served in ministry for over 15 years in churches of all sizes around the country. Brandon is the author of P...

How to Improve as a Preacher Over Time
The Expositors CollectiveNovember 21, 202300:44:22

How to Improve as a Preacher Over Time

Brandon Hilgemaan has learned the power of slow, steady incremental growth as a preacher through intentionally highlighting areas for improvement. Through self assessment (and some feedback from his wife) he has removed some bad habits and added some healthy practices in his pe...

How to Train Lay Preachers in Your Congregation
The Expositors CollectiveNovember 07, 202300:00:32

How to Train Lay Preachers in Your Congregation

#shorts Duncan Blackwell is the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church, Elk City, Oklahoma. He has served in this role since June 2022, having previously served as a Senior Pastor and Associate Pastor in two prior churches. He and his wife Julie have four sons, ages 6, 5, 3, and...

What is good preaching really about?
The Expositors CollectiveNovember 06, 202300:00:40

What is good preaching really about?

#shorts Dr. David Ireland, Pastor at Christ Church in New Jersey talks about what actually makes for good preaching. The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like thi...

The problem with neat sermons
The Expositors CollectiveNovember 05, 202300:00:27

The problem with neat sermons

#shorts Dr. David Ireland, Pastor at Christ Church in New Jersey talks about how preachers make their sermons too neat. The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like ...

Your sermon is too neat
The Expositors CollectiveNovember 04, 202300:00:39

Your sermon is too neat

#shorts Dr. David Ireland, Pastor at Christ Church in New Jersey talks about how preachers make their sermons too neat. The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like ...

Where is the argument in your sermon?
The Expositors CollectiveNovember 03, 202300:00:45

Where is the argument in your sermon?

#shorts Dr. David Ireland, Pastor at Christ Church in New Jersey talks about how preachers need to make an argument in their sermon. The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more ...

Don't make difficult things sound easy
The Expositors CollectiveNovember 02, 202300:01:00

Don't make difficult things sound easy

#shorts Dr. David Ireland, Pastor at Christ Church in New Jersey talks about one of his biggest weaknesses in preaching. The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like...

My biggest weakness in preaching
The Expositors CollectiveNovember 01, 202300:00:31

My biggest weakness in preaching

#shorts Dr. David Ireland, Pastor at Christ Church in New Jersey talks about how one of his strengths is actually a weakness. The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content...

The three keys to developing a sermon
The Expositors CollectiveOctober 31, 202300:00:57

The three keys to developing a sermon

#shorts Dr. David Ireland, Pastor at Christ Church in New Jersey talks about the three things he does to prepare for every single sermon The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For m...

The importance of global theology
The Expositors CollectiveOctober 27, 202300:00:52

The importance of global theology

#shorts Pastor Jeremy Treat from Reality LA talks about the importance of including global theology and perspectives in our sermons The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more c...

It's not about the preacher of the Word, it's about the preaching of the Word
The Expositors CollectiveOctober 25, 202300:00:27

It's not about the preacher of the Word, it's about the preaching of the Word

#shorts Pastor Jeremy Treat from Reality LA talks about how to keep your congregation from becoming too dependent on a single voice from the pulpit The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant chur...

The right type of sermon feedback
The Expositors CollectiveOctober 24, 202300:00:24

The right type of sermon feedback

#shorts Pastor Jeremy Treat from Reality LA talks about the right type of feedback for preachers The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cgn...

Pastors, don't pray this way
The Expositors CollectiveOctober 20, 202300:00:56

Pastors, don't pray this way

#shorts Author and pastor John Koessler talks about the mistake some preachers make while praying The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, visit https://cg...

Come to the Expositors Collective Training Event October 27th and 28th
The Expositors CollectiveOctober 19, 202300:00:59

Come to the Expositors Collective Training Event October 27th and 28th

Alan Stoddard Invites you to the next Expositors collective training event October 27th and 28th For more information visit ExpositorsCollective.com

The dark side of preaching
The Expositors CollectiveOctober 19, 202300:00:54

The dark side of preaching

#shorts Author and pastor John Koessler talks about the struggles that all preachers face at one time or another The Expositors Collective podcast is part of the CGNMedia, Working together to proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, and plant churches. For more content like this, v...