Five Things Every Preacher Must Be with Cameron Cox

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**Podcast Title: Five Things Every Preacher Must Be with Cameron Cox**
In this episode, host Mike welcomes Maine’s own Cameron Cox, a bi-vocational pastor and marketing/web development professional, to discuss "Five Things Every Preacher Must Be." Cameron has a rich history in ministry, having served as District Youth Secretary and President, and now as the Senior Pastor of Crossroads Church in Ellsworth, Maine.
### Key Takeaways:
1. **Be Prayerful**
Cameron emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining a strong prayer life. Preachers should seek a relationship with God, not just inspiration for sermons. It's essential to pray to know God and to stay in a constant connection with Him. Prayer shouldn't be transactional but rather relational, keeping a continuous spiritual dialogue.
2. **Be Studious**
Preachers need to be dedicated students of the Word, going beyond mere sermon preparation. Cameron warns against relying solely on modern tools like YouTube or AI to craft messages, stressing the need for personal study and deep understanding of scripture. He also encourages reading books on ministry, theology, and leadership, as well as continuously learning from trusted sources.
3. **Be Submitted**
Submission is crucial in ministry. Cameron explains that true submission occurs when you obey even when you disagree. Preachers should be accountable and submitted to their pastoral leadership, ensuring they understand their role in the church without overstepping boundaries or using the pulpit to vent personal frustrations.
4. **Be Yourself**
Authenticity is key in ministry. Rather than trying to imitate others, preachers should embrace their unique style and personality. Cameron shares how he learned early in his ministry that he wasn’t a naturally humorous storyteller like some, but by embracing his own gifts, he became more effective.
5. **Be Faithful**
Faithfulness in the small things leads to greater opportunities. Whether it's setting up the baptistry, picking up congregants, or helping around the church, being dependable in these areas demonstrates a heart for service. Cameron reminds listeners that before stepping into larger ministry roles, every leader was first faithful in the less visible tasks.
### Closing Thoughts:
Mike and Cameron agree that while this list is not exhaustive, these five qualities—prayerful, studious, submitted, authentic, and faithful—are essential for every preacher. They also touch on the importance of not viewing ministry as a competition but rather as a collective effort to build God's kingdom.
**Special Mention:**
Cameron’s marketing and web development business, Momentum Marketing, offers services locally and nationally. Check out [momentummarketing.me](https://momentummarketing.me) for more information.
**Quote of the Episode:**
_"You have to learn to be a God-seeker, not just a sermon-seeker."_ — Cameron Cox
Stay tuned for future episodes and perhaps a guest appearance from Micah Warbington!