“Are You Still Preaching?” A reflection on calling, growth, and ministry beyond the walls

“Are You Still Preaching?”
A reflection on calling, growth, and ministry beyond the walls

“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news.” — Romans 10:15

We usually think of preaching as something delivered with the mouth—but Scripture reminds us the Gospel is also carried with the feet. Good news is not only proclaimed from pulpits; it is carried into the world through movement, presence, and the everyday journeys of life.

In other words, sermons aren’t only spoken—they’re walked.

And the question I hear so often is:
“Are you still preaching?”

It’s a fair question. For over fifteen years, much of my public identity was shaped by sermons, stages, and speaking engagements. That’s how most people knew me. But public speaking is only one expression of who God created me to be. I am much more than a talking head.

A Ministry Fueled by Movement

For more than 15 years, we were constantly on the move—nine months a year on the road, 60+ countries, countless sermons. I loved it. Travel invigorated me, and connecting with diverse people across the globe has been one of the greatest blessings of my life.

But life shifted. Our presence on stages became less frequent, and naturally, the question arose: “Are you still preaching?”

The Short Answer: Yes. More than ever. Just with a broader approach and a wider audience.

Recent years brought trials—losing loved ones, a house fire, financial setbacks, health challenges, and the global disruption of COVID. Yet, much like rain softens the soil, hardship opens the heart to fresh vision. These experiences invited me to slow down, listen, rethink ministry, and rediscover the heart of what it means to preach like Jesus.

Preaching Isn’t Just Something You Do — It’s Something You Live

Not every sermon has points.
Not every message begins with “Open your Bibles.”

Some of the greatest sermons come through presence, compassion, integrity, listening, vulnerability, and simply showing up for people where they are.

Some sermons are preached from a platform.
Others are delivered on hiking trails, mountain roads, bike rides, in the ocean while scuba diving, or in simple moments with community and nature.
Others are preached in kitchens, airplane seats, phone calls, and quiet car rides.
Many are preached without words at all.

Preaching happens in recreation and exploration—when wonder, conversation, curiosity, and connection open the door for God to show up. It happens in the informal and spontaneous. In the everyday and ordinary. It doesn’t always sound like religious language or spiritual rhetoric. Often, it sounds like honest conversation. It looks like friendship. It feels like being present.

That is the kind of preaching I’m learning to embrace—preaching that moves, walks, and goes where people are.

Integrating All My Gifts

God didn’t give me just one passion or talent—He gave me many. And rather than separating them, I’m learning to weave them together, allowing my whole self to reflect His goodness.

When combined creatively and honestly, our gifts form a spiritual synergy—making ministry more authentic, sustainable, and impactful.

This approach has opened doors to connect beyond religious gatherings—through storytelling, mentorship, media, writing, business, creativity, and everyday interactions. Not louder. Not bigger. Just… truer.

I’ve reflected enough on these things that I recently wrote a book about preaching—about what it looks like to carry the message of Jesus into real places where people actually are in captivating, compelling, creative, and Christ-centered ways. I’ll share more in the next blog, along with the new directions our ministry is stepping into.

For now, let me simply say:
Yes, I’m still preaching — with my whole being, not only my voice. I encourage you to do the same!

Don’t Know Where to Start?

I can help. Next year, we’ll be offering personal coaching on how to preach to reach each person effectively. This is for those who want to learn how to be compelling communicators for Christ in the context of these last days—and how to preach like Jesus preached.