Especially the Preaching
On Especially the Preaching we meet preachers of God’s Word and through simple, honest interviews, shine a light on their work—their calling, their struggles, their joys. We aim to encourage preachers, those who wish to preach, and those who want to understand the preacher’s life. This is gospel ministry, not in the high places, but in the quiet corners where Christ’s kingdom grows strong.
Especially the Preaching
Cilas Menezes
In this rich and personal conversation, Ben sits down with Cilas Menezes to discuss the call to preaching, the role of pastoral care in sermon preparation, and the nuts and bolts of weekly sermon crafting. Cilas shares his unique journey from law practice in Brazil to pastoral ministry in the PCA, reflecting on how God drew him to Himself and eventually into gospel ministry.
What makes Cilas’s method especially compelling is his blend of rigorous exegesis—nourished by daily Greek and Hebrew devotional reading—and heartfelt, prayerful application shaped by the lives of his congregation. From writing full manuscripts to praying specifically for his people as part of sermon development, Cilas gives us a window into a preaching process rooted in love, theology, and pastoral presence.
