Preachers are More Like Opera Singers

"But the countercultural truth is that preachers are more like opera singers than like athletes." -- David Mathis


"Preachers are more like opera singers than athletes." This is a quote by David Mathis from his Desiring God article No One’s Born to Preach: The Myth and Truth of Pulpit ‘Gifting’. He explains that while athletes peak in their teens and twenties, musicians and singers often peak much later in life. He encourages preachers to continue developing, cultivating, and practicing their gifting.


I can relate to this, and I want to share my experience as both a worship leader and a preacher. I’ve been a worship leader longer than I’ve been a preacher, and I believe I’ve gotten better over time. Yes, it takes practice, but I’ve also had the opportunity to lead in a variety of settings: Sunday mornings, larger events like retreats, and smaller settings like prayer meetings.


As a preacher, I’m getting my reps in on Sunday mornings, but also in different areas, such as speaking to children and teaching in Sunday School. To my fellow preachers, I recommend giving this article a read. I pray that God continues to grow me as I steward my gifts of worship leading and preaching for His glory.


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https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/no-ones-born-to-preach


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