Calvin Miller in "Preaching: The Art of Narrative Exposition" (pp.12-17), suggests that "Preaching has a calling far greater than just making sermons interesting. Preaching exists to create the Kingdom. Merely getting and keeping attention is too small a job description for this critical redeeming art. Preaching has work to do - a lot of work to do. Honest sermons are in league with God's ultimate plan of conforming souls to the image of His Son....Audience interest then, has never been preachings main purpose. The sermon is the workhorse of the ecclesia. Preaching was established by Jesus because God has a work to do. Sermons are called to rip doors from closeted communities of user-friendly Christians who would like to see their church get bigger without any real reference to knowing God."

Thought provoking words! What do you want from a Pastor? What do you believe is the goal of preaching? Share your thoughts!