Episode 42: Ministry in a Big City - An Interview with Rev. Olu Brown

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: Rev. Olu Brown, Founding and Lead Pastor at Impact Church (Atlanta, GA) General Topic: Ministry in a Big City Introduction to Olu (1:06) Philosophy of preaching (1:50) What brought Olu to Atlanta (2:30) Ministry in a big city (5:47) Preaching in a big city (7:35) Doing church differently (9:03) Making a big city feel smaller (12:13) Worship planning (13:45) Passionate introvert (16:48) Importance of sharing the pulpit (19:02) Favorite and challenging preaching experiences (21:49) Easter or Christmas Eve (22:18) Impactful communicators (22:39) Importance of hard work (24:22) Recommended books and resources (26:24) How to follow Olu (27:57) Reaching out to our guest OluBrown.com (Olu's website) Next Episode arrives July 6, 2017! When Sermon Illustrations Aren't "Family Friendly" - An AOTS Minisode 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:Olu Brown's WebsiteImpact ChurchGammon Theological SeminaryEvangelism Summit 2016 - Rev. Olu BrownRev. Lawrence L. YoungGreg GrayLogos Bible SoftwareLeadership Directions from Moses: On the Way to a Promised Land by Olu Brown