Starting Strong: Thriving in the First Years of Preaching
Preaching is hard, especially in your first years. Starting Strong: Thriving in the First Years of Preaching brings you wisdom from experienced preachers to help you stay faithful, encouraged, and growing. We’re not the experts but we’re bringing them to you, with real conversations, practical tips, and hard-hitting truths to sharpen and sustain you for the road ahead.
Start strong. Preach well. Stay true.
Starting Strong: Thriving in the First Years of Preaching
Key Tips for Beginners with Dave Martin
Episode 9: Key Tips for Beginners with Dave Martin
Every preacher has a first sermon. But what makes the difference between stumbling through and stepping up with confidence?
In this episode, we sit down with Dave Martin — experienced pastor and preaching trainer — to hear his most practical advice for those just starting out. Dave shares lessons learned the hard way, what he wishes he knew earlier, and the habits that can set new preachers on a path of steady growth.
We cover:
- How to overcome nerves and prepare with clarity
- The essential building blocks of a faithful sermon
- Common mistakes beginners make and how to avoid them
If you’re a beginner preacher, or walking alongside someone who is, this episode offers wisdom that’s both realistic and deeply encouraging.