"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 9/18/25:

Heath Putzel urges open-air preachers to recommit to the basics of expositional gospel ministry while fostering ongoing encouragement and skill development. Heath highlights the flourishing campus ministry and outreach at sporting events and festivals this fall, and spotlights key opportunities such as the Taking Reps study group, the new “Preaching That Demands a Response” workshop, and next year’s George Whitfield Program Fellowship Conference.

The update emphasizes crafting sermons that faithfully reflect the biblical text, mastering fundamentals like context, organization, and clear communication, and seeking practical community feedback for growth. Listeners are invited to join workshops, pursue mentoring, and consistently engage deeper with God’s Word to proclaim the gospel among believers and unbelievers alike

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