"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 11/18/25:

Heath Pucel’s latest "Keep Your Finger in the Text" live report focuses on equipping gospel ministers for faithful open-air preaching of God’s Word. He shares personal ministry updates, including a Veterans Day presentation at a Christian school and participation in workshops to hone his preaching skills.

Heath highlights two key ministry opportunities: the Monday night "Taking Reps" study group working through Psalm 50 with plans to begin Proverbs 1–7 in December, and ongoing "Preaching That Demands a Response" workshops held Monday mornings and Tuesday evenings to help preachers develop sermons that are clear, purposeful, and responsive to listeners.

He details the 2026 George Whitfield Program Fellowship Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee (June 15–19), a pivotal event for gospel ministers to grow, plan, and sharpen ministry skills through workshops, preaching sessions with feedback, fellowship, and teaching.

Heath emphasizes the importance of simplicity and clarity in preaching, referencing J.C. Ryle’s book "Simplicity in Preaching," urging ministers to communicate biblical truths in everyday language without being condescending or vulgar, and ensuring sermons are understandable to all.

He offers one-on-one mentoring and sermon feedback for preachers who desire to improve and invites ministers to contact him for personalized support or to coordinate workshops locally or online.

Finally, Heath promotes the George Whitfield Preaching Academy, a two-year certificate program designed for those serious about expository open-air preaching, combining workshops, discussion, sermon assignments, and evaluations.

He closes by encouraging continued dedication to preaching God’s Word faithfully and clearly for the glory of Christ, whether in workshops, Taking Reps, SFOI events, or local ministry contexts, inviting prayer and support for ongoing ministry efforts.

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