Author - James Seward

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James Seward is the pastor of community at College Church in Wheaton, IL. Prior to that, he served for 10 years as a senior pastor in Canada. He was the chairman of the Simeon Trust (Canada) and founded the Aspiring Preachers Guild. James was part of the founding core of Holy Trinity Church under David Helm and also pastored for 6 years under Kent Hughes. He holds a BA from the University of Chicago and an MA in biblical exegesis from Wheaton College. James and his wife Karen have five children and share a heart for at-risk children.

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Preaching

What Kind of Sermon Did I Just Preach? The 5-Axis Audit

James SewardJanuary 6, 2026

Preachers are herd animals. When Billy Graham was popular, his approach shaped pulpits. The same could be said for John MacArthur, Tim Keller, Martin Luther, or John Chrysostom. I like how one limerick made this point: There once was a preacher...

The words Hacks and Preacher in large script font with a portion of the article on how to prepare a sermon in the background.

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Preaching Sermon Tools

How to Prepare a Sermon: 32 Hacks for Preachers

James SewardOctober 14, 2025

There are no shortcuts in the path that is sermon preparation. It takes sweat, soul-level investment, and often a bit of anguish. However, after twenty years of preaching, I have collected a handful of insider hacks that can improve your sermon...