<p>Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/art-of-the-sermon/id1052843722" target="_blank">our podcast’s page in the iTunes store</a>. This will help others discover the show!</p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Clay Scroggins - Lead Pastor of Buckhead Church (Atlanta, GA)</p> <p>Intro to Clay Scroggins (0:45)<br> Philosophy of preaching (3:56)<br> Role of preaching in pastoral duties and identity (5:17)<br> Preaching when you’re not the senior leader (7:43)<br> How to Lead in a World of Distraction (12:26)<br> Diagnosing distractions (14:32)<br> Distraction and preaching (20:50)<br> Preaching versus self-help talks (24:08)<br> Favorite and/or most challenging preaching experience (30:23)<br> Christmas Eve or Easter (31:23)<br> Impactful communicators (31:57)<br> Recommended resources (32:35)<br> Connecting with Clay (33:50)</p> <p><strong>Reaching out to our guest</strong><br> <a href="https://www.twitter.com/clayscroggins" target="_blank">@clayscroggins</a> (Twitter)<br> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/clayscroggins" target="_blank">@clayscroggins</a> (Instagram)<br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ClayScrogginsAuthor" target="_blank">@ClayScrogginsAuthor</a> (Facebook)<br> <a href="https://www.clayscroggins.com" target="_blank">ClayScroggins.com</a> (Website)</p> <p><strong>Connect with the Show</strong><br> I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:<br> Facebook - <a href= "http://facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon" target= "_blank">Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon</a><br> Twitter- <a href= "http://twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon" target= "_blank">Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon</a><br> Instagram- <a href= "http://instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon" target= "_blank">Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon</a></p> <p>Comment on the Show Notes post at <a href="http://www.defininggrace.com/aots/071" target= "_blank">ArtOfTheSermon.com</a></p> <p><em>Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. 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Art of the Sermon

Dan Wunderlich

Episode 71: How to Lead in a World of Distraction - An Interview with Clay Scroggins

SEP 23, 201935 MIN
Art of the Sermon

Episode 71: How to Lead in a World of Distraction - An Interview with Clay Scroggins

SEP 23, 201935 MIN

Description

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, or your favorite podcast app. If you enjoy this episode, leave a review on our podcast’s page in the iTunes store. This will help others discover the show!

Guest: Clay Scroggins - Lead Pastor of Buckhead Church (Atlanta, GA)

Intro to Clay Scroggins (0:45)
Philosophy of preaching (3:56)
Role of preaching in pastoral duties and identity (5:17)
Preaching when you’re not the senior leader (7:43)
How to Lead in a World of Distraction (12:26)
Diagnosing distractions (14:32)
Distraction and preaching (20:50)
Preaching versus self-help talks (24:08)
Favorite and/or most challenging preaching experience (30:23)
Christmas Eve or Easter (31:23)
Impactful communicators (31:57)
Recommended resources (32:35)
Connecting with Clay (33:50)

Reaching out to our guest
@clayscroggins (Twitter)
@clayscroggins (Instagram)
@ClayScrogginsAuthor (Facebook)
ClayScroggins.com (Website)

Connect with the Show
I would love to hear what you think about the show—especially this episode. You can connect with the show and send me your feedback through the following channels:
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Comment on the Show Notes post at ArtOfTheSermon.com

Art of the Sermon is a project by Dan Wunderlich of Defining Grace. Learn more at DefiningGrace.com

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