Preaching is essential, necessary, and non-negotiable as a facet of Christian worship. But the ministry coming from the pulpit is not sufficient for all that the Christian needs.
Proclamation of all that the Gospel entails is a major tentpole of the Church’s identity and strength. But to rely on that, alone, is a big mistake.
All good churches preach the unsearchable riches of Christ Jesus…but few have a plan in place for maturing their people so as to be like Jesus…