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Lisa Cressman

Lisa Cressman

Founder and Steward, Backstory Preaching

The vision for Backstory Preaching woke the Rev’d Dr. Lisa Cressman in the middle of the night, and she’s been trying to keep up with the Holy Spirit ever since. She’s Backstory Preaching’s Founder and Steward, sharing insights from 25 years as an Episcopal priest, preacher, spiritual director, and retreat leader. Lisa is the author of Backstory Preaching: Integrating Life, Spirituality, and Craft and a Certified Daring Way facilitator. She holds a BS in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, an M.Div. from the Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley, CA, and a D.Min. in Practical Theology from Christian Theological Seminary in Indianapolis, IN.

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By Lisa Cressman

3 Steps to Invite Listeners into God’s Work

Paint a picture for your listeners of God's transforming work.
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By Lisa Cressman

Authentic Preaching

Three ways to ensure your sermons aren’t faking Good News

By Lisa Cressman

How to Get Useful Sermon Feedback

5 keys for success
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By Lisa Cressman

How to Keep Listeners Engaged from Start to Finish

Learn how to develop the skills needed for the demands of preaching.
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By Lisa Cressman

How to Preach Relevant Sermons

(Hint: Relevance is not what you think)
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By Lisa Cressman

Life-Giving Sermon Prep

Approaches that benefit you AND your listeners

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