Episode 13: Ministry as a Lay Person - An Interview with Derrick Scott III

Thanks for checking out this episode of Art of the Sermon! Be sure to subscribe through iTunes, 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: Derrick Scott III – Executive Director at CCW (Campus to City Wesley Foundation) General Topic: A Calling to Lay Leadership Introduction to Derrick and his ministry (1:12) Philosophy and Approach to Preaching (3:02) Tapping into what God is already saying (4:46) 2 Questions for staying in touch with his students (6:09) Unease with preaching (10:49) Discerning a call to the laity (12:23) Valuing the role and ministry of the laity (17:12) Words of encouragement for discernment (20:15) Working with Millennials (23:32) Connection over numbers (27:39) Toughest and favorite preaching experiences (29:16) Impactful preachers and communicators (31:22) Influential books (33:19) How to follow Derrick (45:00) Reaching out to our guest @Dluruth3 (Twitter) Derrick(dot)Luruth(at)gmail(dot)com Next Episode arrives April 21, 2016! A reflection on our conversation and more from Derrick Scott III 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: Facebook - Facebook.com/ArtOfTheSermon Twitter- Twitter.com/ArtOfTheSermon Instagram- Instagram.com/ArtOfTheSermon 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 Disclosure of Material Connection: Some of the links in these show notes may be “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Defining Grace is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program.Links:CCW (Campus to City Wesley)N.T. Wright on AmazonHenri Nouwen on AmazonThe Liturgists