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Truett Seminary

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Writing Award, 3rd Place

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Evangelical Homiletics Society : Past-president

Center for Pastor Theologians : Senior Fellow

Academy of Homiletics

Evangelical Homiletics Society

The Journal of the Evangelical Homiletics Society Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of Publication Reflections

Preaching in a Period of Pandemic and Prejudice

We Are Not Immune

In this episode we’re talking about Preaching and Politics with Professor Matthew Kim and Dr. Paul Hoffman. Professor Matthew Kim is Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Leadership and the Holder of the George W. Truett Endowed Chair in Preaching and Evangelism at Truett Theological Seminary of Baylor University, and Dr. Paul Hoffman is lead pastor of Evangelical Friends Church in Newport, Rhode Island. Together they are the authors of Preaching to a Divided Nation: A Seven-Step Model for Promoting Reconciliation and Unity (published by Baker Academic). In this episode we talk about preaching in the light of the present political climate in the run-up to the US elections, and our guests emphasize the importance of discussing our identity in Christ over against a political party, how we might be guilty of making politics an idol, that fear is not a theological virtue, and that at the end of the day Christ is Lord no matter what happens. Team members on the episode from The Two Cities include: Dr. Josh Carroll, Dr. John Anthony Dunne, and Dr. Grace Sangalang Ng. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #247 - Preaching and Politics with Professor Matthew Kim and Dr. Paul Hoffman

Becoming a Friendlier Church: A Pathway to Genuine Community

Preaching to People in Pain: How Suffering Can Shape Your Sermons and Connect with Your Congregation

Preaching with Cultural Intelligence: Understanding the People Who Hear Our Sermons

A Little Book for New Preachers: Why and How to Study Homiletics (Little Books)

7 Lessons for New Pastors, Second Edition: Your First Year in Ministry

Matthew D. Kim, Ph.D., is professor of Preaching and Pastoral Leadership, holder of the George W. Truett Endowed Chair in Preaching and Evangelism, and director of the PhD in Preaching program at Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary.

Before joining the Truett faculty in 2022, Dr. Kim taught at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary for ten years as the George F. Bennett Professor of Preaching and Practical Theology, serving as the director of the Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching and as director of Mentored Ministry. Before starting his teaching ministry, Dr. Kim served in pastoral ministry as a senior pastor, college minister, and youth pastor in Colorado and Massachusetts.

A past president of the Evangelical Homiletics Society, Dr. Kim serves on the editorial board of The Journal of the Evangelical Homiletics Society. He is a member of the Evangelical Homiletics Society and a senior fellow of the Center for Pastor Theologians. He has been invited to lecture, preach, and teach at many churches, colleges, and seminaries across North America. He’s also been a guest on numerous podcasts, including “The Holy Post,” “Church Pulse Weekly,” and “The Two Cities.”

Dr. Kim is the award-winning author and editor of numerous books, including Ready to Preach, Becoming a Friendlier Church, What’s God Saying Here?, We Follow Christ, Preaching to People in Pain, The Big Idea Companion for Preaching and Teaching, Preaching with Cultural Intelligence, and Preaching to a Divided Nation. Additionally, he has published over 80 articles and chapters in various journals, magazines, and edited volumes.

Dr. Kim has three books under contract: Preaching with Emotional Intelligence: Reconnecting Pastoral Ministry and the Pulpit (Baker Academic), Chasing Holograms: Redefining and Reforming Our Christian Identity (Zondervan Academic), and The Ministry Mentors: Best Practices for Pastoral Leaders (Baker Academic).

A native of Illinois, he is a Chicago sports fan and enjoys playing basketball. He is married to Sarah and they have three sons. He and his family are active members of Highland Baptist Church in Waco, Texas.

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The Two Cities is a podcast dedicated to Theology, Culture, and Discipleship. Originally beginning as a blog back in 2011 (thetwocities.com), we have extended our eclectic array of theological integration to the world of podcasting. Co-hosts and contributors include: Dr. Amber Bowen, Dr. Josh Carroll, Dr. John Anthony Dunne, Dr. Grace Emmett, Jennifer Guo, Dr. Brandon Hurlbert, Stephanie Kate Judd, Dr. Grace Sangalang Ng, Stanley Ng, Rev. Dr. Chris Porter, Rev. Daniel Parham, Dr. Madison Pierce, Dr. Kris Song, Dr. Sydney Tooth, Rev. Dr. Nathaniel Warne, and Dr. Logan Williams. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Professor of Preaching and Pastoral Leadership | Holder of the George W. Truett Endowed Chair in Preaching and Evangelism | Director of the PhD in Preaching Program

The country is divided across class, racial, gender and political lines, and churches are not immune to this. Sometimes they even exemplify this division. How can pastors preach to a divided audience, and how can congregants remain active participants despite challenging differences?

Dr. Matthew Kim, co-author of “Preaching to a Divided Nation,” offers a way forward in this episode of Today's Conversation.



Matthew Kim | Preaching and Participating in Unity

In this episode of the KLC Preaching Podcast, Truett preaching professor Tyshawn Gardner interviews his colleague, Matthew D. Kim, the incoming director of the PhD in Preaching Program. He asks Dr. Kim about his family life, calling to vocational ministry, academic journey, his new role as the director of the PhD Program, and the ongoing need for “preachers with backbones.”

Season 1, Episode 4: "Preachers with Backbones" with Dr. Matthew D. Kim

What is Asian American preaching and why is it important that we find our voice?

Hanley Liu (English Lead Pastor, First Chinese Baptist Church of Walnut), 
Matthew Kim (Professor of Practical Theology, Baylor University)

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