How does the Quaker belief in the "priesthood of all believers" change the way a pastor prepares a message? In this episode, we sit down with David Kingrey, a seasoned pastor and Friend’s historian, to explore the intersection of personal calling and corporate worship. David shares his journey from a nineteen-year-old student preacher to a leader dedicated to affirming the "ministry of everyone". He challenges the idea of the preacher as the sole voice in the room, advocating instead for a model where the sermon and "Open Worship" work together to reveal the immediate presence of Christ.

Key Discussion Points:

• The Calling and the Craft: David reflects on his sixty-five years in the pulpit and how his approach to preaching has evolved from his early days at Earlham and Purdue to h ...