During a recent sermon, I shared an illustration I have used during counseling sessions over the years. It was very different doing this illustration in the pulpit, rather than in front of one or two persons across a desk. And I typically do not use any type of multimedia in my preaching. I typically just go to the pulpit with my Bible, and a half-sheet a sermon notes, if necessary. But I tried something a little different. And I think it got the point across I was trying to make about loving difficult people and being faithful in difficult relationships. After a...

K. Edward Copeland is the pastor of the New Zion Baptist Church in Rockford, Illinois, where he has served for the past 16 years. He is the loving husband and father of three children. Pastor Copeland is a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ who has been blessed with many talents and skills. He is a musician, composer, preacher, lecturer, author and attorney. He is most widely known for his unique gift to teach the Bible with supernatural clarity and simplicity. Copeland's has a passion for helping ministers and ministries develop to their maximum potential. He is the author...

We recently hosted David L. Olford at the Shiloh Church in Jacksonville. Dr. Olford lectured of Bible interpretation during our fall church institute. David holds the Stephen Olford Chair of Preaching at Union University, a professorship named in honor of his late father - Stephen F. Olford. He has served as President of Olford Ministries International and Director of studies at Olford Biblical Training Center. Dr. Olford holds a B.A. and M.A. from Wheaton College and a Ph.D from Sheffield University. During his time with us, Dr. David graciously permitted me to interview him. I hope you are challenged and encouraged...