Equipping
Who We Are
Expositors Collective is a growing network of pastors, leaders, and laypeople which exists to equip, encourage, and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. We provide resources through our weekly podcast, our two-day intentional training seminars, and interactive webinars.
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The Team
Nick is the author of Theology for the People, a blog and podcast discussing the intersection of theology and culture. Additionally, Nick is on the steering committee of the Expositors Collective, an organization that exists to equip and mentor the next generation of Christ-centered preachers. He also serves as a Local Connector with Calvary Global Network and recently developed Cultivate, a program to assess, train, and deploy new church planters and missionaries.
In 1993, when 23 years old, he moved to San Luis Obispo on California's Central Coast to plant Calvary SLO Church, which has become an influential church in the area and beyond, with it's church planting /missions work.
Best of all, Bryan is the father of two daughters, Brianna & Brooke, and enjoys spending time with his family. He's often be found hanging around SLO at one of it's many coffee shops, taking photos, or in the surf.
The Podcast
Mike shares personal insights into the development of a preacher’s voice, noting how imitation is a natural and essential part of the process, but warns against getting stuck in mere imitation. Drawing from his own life experiences and struggles, including being a parent to a special needs teenager, he highlights how preachers can discover their “sovereign themes”—those deep, personal truths God has worked into their lives, which resonate with authority and impact when shared from the pulpit.
This conversation offers practical advice for preachers to reflect on their unique contributions, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and the grace of God in overcoming feelings of inadequacy. Pastor Mike encourages listeners to embrace their God-given voice, sharing how the themes of grace, shame, and the patient love of God have shaped his ministry and teaching.
Tune in to hear more about the process of discovering your preaching voice, the balance between human influence and divine guidance, and how to avoid the pitfalls of imitation.
“Preaching is the communicating of divine truth through human personality.” – Phillips Brooks
Key Takeaways:
- Finding your preaching voice is a journey from imitation to authenticity.
- Your voice is shaped by both personal experiences and divine calling.
- Sovereign themes—deep truths God has worked in you—carry unique authority in your preaching.
- Imitation is a natural part of the learning process but must lead to the discovery of your authentic self.
“We discover our voice through a process that starts with imitation and ends with confidence and a distinct, unique, unrepeatable gift of your authentic self.”
Recommended Listening:Â
Tucker Maile on Finding your sea legs and finding your own voice:Â https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/getting-your-sea-legs-and-finding-your-own-voice-with-tucker-maileÂ
Brian Brodersen on Finding Your Own Voice: https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/episode-77-finding-your-own-voiceÂ
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Mike Doyle | Cultural Engagement and The Importance of Maintaining a Prophetic Voice : https://cgnmedia.org/podcast/expositors-collective/episode/episode-63-mike-doyle-cultural-engagement-and-the-importance-of-maintaining-a-prophetic-voice
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