There was a couple who were having serious issues in their marriage, mostly because of financial difficulties. After a stewardship sermon at church, they went home and had a huge discussion. They decided to sell their house and buy a smaller one. They did just that, and saved their marriage. In fact, their whole lives were changed.

That experience reminded me of how important preaching is, because what happens if people really believe what we are saying and begin to order their lives around it? Imagine if they do that with sermons about money.

As you know, pioneer training at Wycliffe College is still in its infancy, and the Fresh Expressions mantra—“we’re making this up as go along”—is as true here as anywhere.  This spring George Sumner is planning to bring a group together to discuss how we can improve the present program. Here are some of the models [...]