Preachers need to be quiet

At this week's Preaching Now, Michael Duduit reflects on silence and preaching:

One of the biggest problems we preachers have is the ability to be quiet. We are so used to activity and to speech (usually our own) that it can be a real challenge to sit still and hush.

Earlier this year I taught a D.Min. class (on creativity in preaching) at Northwest Baptist Seminary. One morning I came in and wrote on the board for them to sit without speaking and just listen, then I sat down. It took quite awhile for these preachers to understand that this wasn't an assignment to discuss! We struggle with silence.

Michael's article gives practical advice on practicing and making the most of quiet.