"Keep Your Finger in the Text:  Opportunities to get built up as a faithful gospel minister.

Providing encouragement and exhortation to gospel ministers preaching in the open air."

Talking Points for 10/30/25:

Heath Pucel’s latest "Keep Your Finger in the Text" live report encourages gospel ministers preaching in the open air to build faithfulness through dedicated study, prayer, and training. He reminds listeners of the importance of prayer and hearing from God, highlighting recent interviews with evangelist Stephen Kendall that focus on these essential areas. Heath invites preachers to join ongoing "Taking Reps" Monday night study sessions, where participants work through biblical texts like Psalm 50, developing sermon outlines collaboratively in a supportive environment.

He also discusses the "Preaching That Demands a Response" fall workshop that helps preachers craft sermons faithful to scripture and effective in moving people toward a response. This workshop takes place on Monday mornings and Tuesday evenings and includes sermon preparation, instruction, and feedback to nurture growth.

Heath invites preachers to the 2026 George Whitfield Program Summer Fellowship Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee, designed for those pursuing open-air gospel ministry as a full-time vocation. The conference includes workshops, fellowship, prayer, teaching, and preaching focused on deepening biblical ministry skills and spiritual formation.

He emphasizes sermon preparation best practices, including balancing exposure to other preachers’ sermons to avoid undue influence or plagiarism while gaining valuable insights for growth. Heath encourages ministers to be authentic in their preaching style, using their God-given gifts rather than imitating others.

Finally, Heath promotes the George Whitfield Preaching Academy, a two-year certificate program focused on expository open-air preaching, involving workshops, sermon assignments, reading, and growing as a faithful servant of the Word. He offers personal discipleship and feedback for those wanting to progress in their preaching ministry and invites active engagement in regular workshops, mentoring, and outreach opportunities to faithfully proclaim the gospel in varied public settings.

For more details and to join the program visit: https://www.sfoi.org/KeepYourFingerintheText