SPEAKING
I grew up in a church family and was first invited to teach God’s Word as a 17-year old in my home church. I loved the opportunity to open God's Word for people, but after a few years realised that I needed a much better grasp of the art and craft of preaching biblical sermons. Hence the decision for Rochelle and I to head to Dallas Theological Seminary, where I majored in Expository Preaching.
I have now been preaching regularly for more than 30 years, and preaching is at the heart of what I love to do.
I am passionate about preaching in local churches, but also in training, coaching and encouraging other preachers to fulfil the call of 2 Timothy 4:2, "Preach the Word."
These days I am part of the preaching team at Gracecity Church at both their Central (Greenlane) and East campuses. I also have the privilege of speaking at a number of other churches across New Zealand, and in other countries around the world.
"It’s no easy task bridging the worlds of the biblical text
and the challenges and nuances of the world we live in.
Brad has a wonderful way of relating the world of the Bible with the world of now
in a clear, compelling, and relatable style.
He is a down-to-earth communicator with a vibrant, contagious love for Jesus."
Jonathan Dove
Senior Pastor
Gracecity Church, Auckland
PREACHING SCHEDULE
Below is my speaking schedule for the next few months. If you would be interested in inviting me to speak at your church or conference, please click on the box below.
PREACHING SAMPLE
For those who might be interested, here is a recent sermon that gives a sense of how I communicate God's Word.
NOVEMBER
Sunday 3rd
[Collective Series]
Gracecity Greenlane,
Auckland
Sunday 10th
[Collective Series]
Shore Community Church,
Albany, Auckland
Sunday 17th
[Collective Series]
Life Church,
Manurewa and Avondale, Auckland
DEC / JAN
Sunday 8th Dec
Gracecity Greenlane,
Auckland
Sunday 22nd Dec
Gracecity East,
Howick, Auckland
Tuesday 24th Dec
Christmas Eve Service
Gracecity East,
Howick, Auckland
Sunday 12th Jan
Gracecity Greenlane,
Auckland
Sunday 19th Jan
Gracecity East,
Howick, Auckland
FEB 2025
Sunday 2nd
Gracecity Greenlane,
Auckland
Sunday 9th
Gracecity East,
Howick, Auckland
Sunday 16th
Gracecity Greenlane,
Auckland
Sunday 23rd
Gracecity East,
Howick, Auckland
PREACHER TRAINING
If you would be interested in one of my preaching seminars, which are designed for preaching teams in local churches, please click here for more information.
If you would be keen on some personal one-on-one coaching as a preacher, either as a brand-new speaker or someone who has been doing it for years, click here for more information on what I offer as a preaching coach.
GRACECITY CHURCH
(FORMERLY GREENLANE CHRISTIAN CENTRE)
SUNDAY 19TH APRIL 2020
This sermon was videoed during the first Covid-19 lockdown in New Zealand. It is a stand-alone sermon on the well-loved Shepherd psalm in the Old Testament. As I suggest
in the message, King David uses two powerful metaphors to describe the loving care of God for His people.
PREACHING SAMPLE