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Planning a Preaching Calendar
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Matt Smethurst, Ligon Duncan , as published by The Gospel Coalition
· September 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A discussion between Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan explores the wisdom behind planning a preaching calendar.
Pastors face decisions on what to preach and how far ahead to plan. A discussion between Matt Smethurst and Ligon Duncan explores the wisdom behind planning a preaching calendar. They consider choosing books of the Bible, balancing the Old and New Testaments, and determining sermon series length and pace.
The conversation touches on the benefits of planning ahead and how it can protect pastors from favoring certain topics. The goal of planning is to faithfully feed God's people over time, rather than simply filling Sundays with sermons. Further details and resources are available, including discussions on expositional preaching and faithfully feeding God's people.
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Category: missions Published: September 7, 2026 Source: The Gospel Coalition Reading time: 1 min
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