Hershael York
Dean of the School of Theology; Victor and Louise Lester Professor of Christian Preaching
How Should I Preach the Funeral of a Non-believer?
I know it sounds odd to say that I enjoy funerals more than weddings, but I do, because people are dialed in.
Five Ministry Challenges I Didn’t Anticipate
Life and ministry have changed rapidly and radically over the past forty years. Reared in a pastor’s home, I was not, on the one hand, totally unprepared for the complexities and complications that awaited me when I accepted my first full-time ministry assignment at only twenty years old. On the other hand, no one was prepared for the sweeping changes that the next four decades would produce.
Recovering Faithfulness: A Faculty Perspective
Thirty years of leadership is an accomplishment in any job, but when that job is to help thousands of ministers remain faithful to the Word of God and preach it, the reward is greater than anything we can celebrate here on earth.
Episode 69: Having Heroes in Ministry
In this episode, Hershael York talks about navigating the line of mentorship within ministry.
Episode 68: When is a Child Ready to Be Baptized?
In this episode, Hershael York talks through salvation and baptism readiness for children.
Episode 67: Is Expository Preaching the Only Way to Preach?
In this episode, Hershael York talks through the different types of preaching and the importance of each type.
Episode 66: Relocating Family Due to a Ministry Calling
In this episode, Hershael York talks through the different types of preaching and the importance of each type.
Episode 65: Hiring Church Staff Members
In this episode, Hershael York walks through how to add and choose the right staff for your church.
Episode 64: How to Maintain a Healthy Marriage While in Ministry
In this episode, Hershael York walks through how to be a husband that cares for his wife while balancing the responsibility of being a church leader.
Episode 63: How to Treat Church Staff Members Well
In this episode, Hershael York walks through how to care for church staff members, and learn to delegate well.
Episode 62: How to Minister to those Struggling with Same Sex Attraction
In this episode, Hershael York talks about how to minister to people with same sex attraction in your church.
Episode 61: How to Stay Positive in Ministry
In this episode, Hershael York talks about ways to stay positive within a ministry role.
Episode 60: How to Care for the Needy
In this episode, Hershael York walks through how a church can go about planning a benevolence ministry. How does a church care for the needy well, and in a balanced fashion?
Episode 59: How to Respond When You Disappoint Others
In this episode, Hershael York talks about how leaders and pastors need to be honest about their mistakes and shortcomings.
Episode 58: How to Respond to People that Disappoint You
In this episode, Hershael York talks about how to respond to hurt within a church setting.
Episode 57: How to Talk to a Church Search Committee
In this episode, Hershael York talks about what to pay attention to, and what questions to ask when being interviewed by a search committee.
Episode 56: How to Manage Church Staff Relations
In this episode, Hershael York discusses how best a lead pastor can serve the church staff members.