Gerald Hiestand

Sermon

Christian Unity and Politics: Why Both Parties Are Wrong

Just as baptism requires us to hold together a proper relationship between dying and rising with Christ, so too politics work best when a nation’s liberal ideals are built upon a solid foundation of conservative truths.

Sermon

Christian Unity in a Politically Diverse Congregation: Why Both Sides Are Right

Baptism provides a theological framework for helping us gladly and charitably embrace each other as Christian brothers and sisters in the midst of our political diversity.

Article

Preaching with Human Questions

Our sermons ought to answer the questions our congregation brings with them on Sunday.

Sermon

Jesus: A Power Greater than the Angels

Hold fast to Jesus because his power is worthy of our trust.

Field Guide

The Main Point of a Passage Should Not Always Be the Main Point of Your Sermon

Use a sub-point or the author’s logic as the main point of your sermon.

Article

How Churches Can Partner with Outside Counselors

It’s about supplementing, not replacing, pastoral care.

Article

Guard Your Study Time with a Blowtorch

…and other strategies for becoming a Pastor Theologian.

Article

Should a Pastor Get a PhD?

Discerning your role as a local, popular, or ecclesial pastor theologian.

Sermon

Glorify God in Your Body

The beauty in learning we are not our own.

Article

Why a Pastor Should Have a ‘Study,’ and Not an ‘Office’

Live into your role as theological leader of your church.

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