The Feast of the Ascension often finds itself eclipsed by other monumental events in the life of Christ. This is due primarily to its occurrence on a Thursday, unlike other momentous occasions such as the Baptism of Jesus, the Transfiguration, Easter, and Pentecost, all celebrated on Sundays. However, the Ascension is far from a secondary event,…
David Roseberry is the founder of LeaderWorks and the LeaderWorks Trust, equipping churches and clergy for faithful and effective ministry. He writes regularly on Substack at The Anglican, where he reflects on faith, leadership, and the Anglican tradition.
David is the author of several books for Anglican pastors and leaders, including The Rector, the Vestry, and the Bishop.
10 Ways to Preach the Good Friday Sermon
As a pastor, when I encouraged people to attend our Good Friday liturgy, I would say something like this: “On Good Friday, we gather to remember the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth and his death upon the Cross. If you’re wondering whether to attend, I ask you to consider one question. Would you…
The Rector, the Vestry, and the Bishop
Rectors, vestry members, and bishops will love having this essential and practical handbook and in-depth guide to leading an Anglican congregation. The Rev. Canon David Roseberry writes in an easy yet thorough style to address the needs, challenges, structures, canons, and other important issues facing every Anglican Church of any size. Roseberry carefully outlines the…
10 Ways to Preach the Transfiguration Sermon
Preaching the Transfiguration Sermon is indeed a high calling! (Get it?) Though the Feast of the Transfiguration is August 6th in the lectionary, we read the story at the end of Epiphany, on the Sunday before Ash Wednesday. The Transfiguration serves both as a dramatic epiphany of Jesus’s identity and a fitting preparation for the…
My God, My God: An Invitation to Psalm 22
During his six hours on the cross, Jesus spoke only a few times. The four gospels record seven of these statements, sometimes called Jesus’ “Last Words.” And only one of these statements is recorded twice, in both the gospel of Matthew and the gospel of Mark: “Eloi, eloi, lama sabachthani,” which means “My God, my…
10 Ways to Preach the Baptism of our Lord
In 2016, I led a tour of 30 adults through the Holy Land, and one of our stops was the newly renovated site on the Jordan River, commemorating John the Baptist’s baptism of our Lord. I led our group in the renewal of vows, sprinkling and praying over 29 of the 30 pilgrims. Then, one…
10 Ways to Preach the Christmas Eve Sermon
Each December, we ask for gifts to our TRUE NORTH campaign. Help us point to Jesus through the riches of the Anglican tradition. This year, every gift up to $12,000 will be matched, for a total of $24,000! Our matching fund is put up by David Roseberry at Leaderworks, who both contributes to Anglican Compass and writes on…
True North: Anguish and Compass
As part of our True North Campaign, we are publishing articles that highlight the missionary impact of Anglican Compass. Here we welcome David Roseberry, our first Publisher and one of our most prolific authors. David shares his journey and his wisdom for the next era of Anglican Compass. Peter Johnston, the new Ministry President for…
Books by Anglicans: The First 24
The First 24 is a new book written by David Roseberry, a long-time friend and supporter of Anglican Compass (and our First Publisher!). David has nearly four decades of pastoral ministry and was the founding Rector of Christ Church in Plano. He is a frequent contributor, but he hasn’t posted anything with us for a…
Read “The Rector and the Vestry,” A Guide for Rectors, Wardens, and Vestry Members
It took about 3 months to finish this one phone call. When I was done, I had written a book called The Rector and the Vestry. It is available on Amazon. In November of 2019, I was speaking with a friend and colleague in ministry. He is the Rector of a small but growing church…
Speaking of Pandemics: Oberammergau’s 2022 Passion Play [UPDATE!]
Another Pandemic Nearly 400 years ago, the people of a small German hamlet were worried that the Black Death, the Bubonic Plague, would wipe out their village as it had much of Western Europe. Bavaria is a pastoral area just north of the Swiss Alps. It is famously beautiful and serene. But the leadership of…
The Ordinary Ways of God
The Bible is filled with passages that declare the wonder and majesty of our God. He is extraordinary in every way. Isaiah described a scene so holy that it left him nearly speechless! (Isaiah 6) God’s ways can be supernatural, and the way He works and moves in our lives can be spectacular and miraculous….
