EP 306 – Planning a Preaching Calendar
In this episode of the Replant Bootcamp, I sit down with my friends and regular guests Matt MacNaughton and Chris Snider—the “Bi-Vo Bros”—to talk about how bivocational pastors can plan their preaching calendars with intentionality and peace of mind.
Every second Wednesday of the month, we focus specifically on the unique challenges of bivocational ministry. This time, we’re drilling down on sermon planning—how to move from week-to-week survival to long-range spiritual formation for both you and your church.
Matt, who pastors at Grace Life Church in Middleburg, Florida, and Chris, who serves at First Baptist Avon Park, share how their own planning rhythms have evolved—from scrambling each week to now mapping out preaching six months to a year in advance. We talk about why this kind of preparation isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about shepherding faithfully, guarding your time, and communicating to your congregation that you’re invested for the long haul.
We also dig into:
- Why sermon planning actually frees you to be more Spirit-led, not less.
- How planning ahead reduces anxiety and makes room for creativity.
- Practical starting points for bivocational pastors who feel like they barely have time to prep each week.
- How planning a preaching calendar encourages your church and reinforces that you take God’s Word—and your call—seriously.
You’ll hear stories from each of us about times when God’s providence showed up in remarkable ways—moments when a sermon planned months earlier perfectly aligned with what was happening in our church or community.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly behind or that you’re “running out of things to preach,” this conversation will give you a framework and encouragement to plan prayerfully, lead intentionally, and rest confidently in God’s sovereignty.
Listen now and learn how to approach your 2026 preaching calendar with purpose.
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