I am a late-adopter, maybe even a laggard, of AI. I've used it a few times to brainstorm ideas or for fun just to see how well it knows the Bible. (Pretty well.) I often forget it's an option.
It's usually because I've just the cracked the code on the best sermon ever or when I realize what I thought was great is unusable. I don't have nearly as many panic moments (I have nothing to say and Sunday is coming!) with this process as I did when I was starting out.
When I heard some of your sermons, I would think how about how masterful they were and believe that I can't do anything that well. This note reminds me that it's indeed incredible but takes quite a bit of planning and shaping. Excellence doesn't happen by chance. Thanks for sharing your methodology. It's rare to get a peek into what it takes to be successful in one's profession.
Another insightful look under the hood. Thanks Wade!
Our processes are somewhat similar in their stages, but you seem to be far more efficient with your time. If I estimated the math right, you get through 1-4 much quicker than I do, which unfortunately leaves me with less time for 6 than I'd like and little to no time for 5.
I heard you lay out your 3 weeks ahead strategy a number of years ago and really liked the concept.
I tried to implement it for a time but was never able to get/stay far enough ahead to make it work for me. Part of the reason for that might also have to do with the aforementioned 'it seems to take me a lot longer' issue.
You are an excellent speaker and this article helps explain why. Have you ever thought about integrating a feedback loop into your rhythms? It may not be weekly, but regularly evaluating the efficacy of your sermons might prove helpful. This will challenge you by constantly evaluating your definition of “success” and how a third party would recognize your sermons real world impacts.
I’m understanding more and more why your sermons are so appropriate and needed. Because of your thoughtful and prayerful process, I believe you can substantially and scripturally preach more in 20 minutes than most preachers do in 45. I thank you and appreciate you so much.
I’ve been contemplating the benefits and drawbacks of using AI in every day life as it becomes more prominent.
Your piece here highlights just how much thought and preparation goes into your sermons.
I was just curious if you ever use AI for ideas or a framework to work from?
I am a late-adopter, maybe even a laggard, of AI. I've used it a few times to brainstorm ideas or for fun just to see how well it knows the Bible. (Pretty well.) I often forget it's an option.
When your pulse/heartbeat races at any stage in this process, do you pay attention to or try to understand why it is?
It's usually because I've just the cracked the code on the best sermon ever or when I realize what I thought was great is unusable. I don't have nearly as many panic moments (I have nothing to say and Sunday is coming!) with this process as I did when I was starting out.
When I heard some of your sermons, I would think how about how masterful they were and believe that I can't do anything that well. This note reminds me that it's indeed incredible but takes quite a bit of planning and shaping. Excellence doesn't happen by chance. Thanks for sharing your methodology. It's rare to get a peek into what it takes to be successful in one's profession.
Steve, you are very kind. Thanks for reading.
Another insightful look under the hood. Thanks Wade!
Our processes are somewhat similar in their stages, but you seem to be far more efficient with your time. If I estimated the math right, you get through 1-4 much quicker than I do, which unfortunately leaves me with less time for 6 than I'd like and little to no time for 5.
I heard you lay out your 3 weeks ahead strategy a number of years ago and really liked the concept.
I tried to implement it for a time but was never able to get/stay far enough ahead to make it work for me. Part of the reason for that might also have to do with the aforementioned 'it seems to take me a lot longer' issue.
You are an excellent speaker and this article helps explain why. Have you ever thought about integrating a feedback loop into your rhythms? It may not be weekly, but regularly evaluating the efficacy of your sermons might prove helpful. This will challenge you by constantly evaluating your definition of “success” and how a third party would recognize your sermons real world impacts.
I’m understanding more and more why your sermons are so appropriate and needed. Because of your thoughtful and prayerful process, I believe you can substantially and scripturally preach more in 20 minutes than most preachers do in 45. I thank you and appreciate you so much.