"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 9/23/25:

Heath Putzel’s "Keep Your Finger in the Text" live report offers training, encouragement, and practical resources for open air preachers, emphasizing Christ-centered preaching and faithful interpretation of scripture. Heath spotlights outreach opportunities for the fall, especially the Circleville Pumpkin Show in Ohio, which provides a supportive environment for both new and experienced evangelists to engage with large crowds and local churches.

He introduces upcoming workshops such as “preaching that demands a response,” blending classical rhetoric with biblical conviction, as well as the George Whitfield Program Fellowship Conference, focused on supporting those pursuing gospel ministry as a vocation. Heath discusses the Bible’s grand narrative, showing how scripture—both Old and New Testament—centers on the person and work of Jesus Christ, and encourages preachers to develop their skills through ongoing study, mentorship, and workshop participation. Listeners are invited to connect for mentoring, feedback, and collaboration in preaching God’s Word in public settings.

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