Matthew McKellar

Dr. Matthew McKellar is Professor of Preaching
at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

A Professor His Books and Preachers: “Lessons from the ‘Plodding’ Prince of 19th Century British Preaching”

The following article is part of a series of articles by the preaching faculty at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where a faculty member reviews a recent book they have read and shares its importance for preachers. John C. Carlile, Alexander Mclaren... Read More »

Advice for Guest Preachers

In preaching classes at SWBTS, I aim to connect class content to the concrete reality of a student’s preaching experience in the local church. In the process of doing this, I frequently say something like, “One day, when you are preaching at FBC Bugtussle... Read More »

Noncancelable Hope: Musings on Mary’s Hope-Filled Magnification in Luke 1:46–55

Most of us have had it with cancellations connected to this year’s COVID-19 crisis. For far too many, this year has been a season of postponed plans, delayed dreams, and skewered schedules. Whether the cancellation of a favorite football team’s game or the... Read More »

Breakout Session: Matthew McKellar

Matthew McKellar’s session at the 2020 Text-Driven Preaching Workshop. Read More »

 Why Is Expository Preaching Important?

From the realm of real estate, you may have heard the repeated refrain that identifies the most important consideration in a transaction as “location, location, location.” Over the years, this perspective has come to mind when I think about expository prea... Read More »

The Christ-Connection in Ephesians

Warren Spahn was a Major League baseball pitcher known for his craftsmanship on the pitching mound. In a 21 year career that concluded in 1964, the left-hander won 363 games and won at least 20 games a season 13 times. His pitching coach in Milwaukee, Whitlow ... Read More »

Breakout Session E: Matthew McKellar

Matthew McKellar’s breakout session at the 2020 Text-Driven Preaching Conference. Read More »

Plenary Session: Matthew McKellar

Matthew McKellar’s plenary session at the 2020 Text-Driven Preaching Conference. Read More »

Breakout Session B: Matthew McKellar

Matthew McKellar’s breakout session at the 2020 Text-Driven Preaching Conference. Read More »

Pre-Conference Session: Matthew McKellar

Matthew McKellar’s Pre-Conference Session at the 2020 Text-Driven Preaching Conference. Read More »