• World AIDS Day Forum

    Here’s a video of a conversation I had with one of the members of St Mary’s last Sunday. Andy Winter was chatting to me about the way treatment and perception of HIV has changed over the years. We talked about new PrEP medicines, reducing stigma and the extraordinary news that the epidemic could be ended by 2030.

    Take a look here:

6 responses to “12 Things I’ve Learned About Preaching”

  1. AKMA Avatar

    I feel the sort of fervent affirmation that would come out as if I were arguing with you…

    1. Jim Naughton Avatar
      Jim Naughton

      That’s so well stated.

  2. Christine McIntosh Avatar
    Christine McIntosh

    Thanks, Kelvin – just realised I’m preaching next week …

  3. Peggy Brewer Avatar
    Peggy Brewer

    Wisdom shared can be beneficial to most anyone in any profession! Very well said! I can think of some preachers that could/should heed your 12 commandments!

  4. Terry Taggart Avatar
    Terry Taggart

    Thank you Kelvin. As preachers there is a danger that ‘we won’t be told’. This particular blog has allowed me to refer back to basics. It is deeply reassuring to know that preaching is not the work of genius, but the work of the Holy Spirit within us. Blessings Always.

  5. Markus Dünzkofer Avatar
    Markus Dünzkofer

    Fantastic list! Should be shared with colleagues and those learning to preach.

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