Jonathan Dodson, Lead Pastor at Austin City Life, offers seven pieces of advice for young preachers.

1. The theologically educated should spend less time in books and more time in culture.

2. If not theologically trained, get some on the fly and use it directly in the pulpit.

3. Consider your context and preach to your people.

4. Spend a lot of time in prayer for your people.

5. Don’t try to “arrive” with each message.

6. Be less hours driven and more Spirit led.

7. Give equal attention the ministry of the Word throughout the week.