In this episode of the Influence Podcast, Influence magazine’s executive editor, George P. Wood, talks to Craig S. Keener about how to read Galatians for preaching and teaching. Keener is F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky, and a world-renowned New Testament scholar.

Good communication doesn't happen on accident. Telling a compelling story is an art form. In this video, Jeff Sandstrom from Calvary Church in Naperville, Illinois, shares about how to improve your communication in the pulpit.

Effective communication is an important part of preaching. It's up to preachers to remove all barriers to understanding when it comes to sharing the Gospel. In this video, JJ Vasquez from Journey Church in Winter Park, Florida talks about preaching and how to prepare more effective sermons.

Having a countdown video is an easy way for people to know service or event is about to start. Feel free to download this one to use!

When attendance is lagging, here are five ways to investigate what’s really going on.

Easter is a great time to engage new visitors who may be hearing the Gospel for the first time. Below you can download everything you need for a creative service including invite cards, flyers, sermon slides, style guide, and bumper video. Feel free to download and edit these to fit your needs this year!

Sermon preparation can't be in the middle of the night on Saturday. Preparing well for a sermon may mean different things to different people, so in this video, David Lindell, Campus Pastor of James River Church in Springfield, MO, walks through 27 things he does before preaching a sermon.

What does it mean to preach? Having a paradigm on what preaching is shapes how we approach every sermon. In this video, David Lindell, Campus Pastor of James River Church in Springfield, MO, talks about what makes preaching different than any other type of communication. This video will help you calibrate your heart and mind for your next preaching opportunity.

These sermon graphics can help you get a head start on your next preaching series. Feel free to download the folder below. This resource was provided by Focus Church.

These sermon graphics can help you get a head start on your next preaching series. Feel free to download the folder below with a fully editable file. This resource was provided by Christ Church of the Valley. To see their entire library of free church graphics check out: http://www.ccvresources.com/