Rich Villodas on Desiring One Thing as a Preacher

Steve Carter and Rich Villodas have a lively conversation on the Craft & Character podcast about how to stay both prophetic and pastoral as a preacher. The two will dig into Rich's sermon “Desiring One Thing” that he delivered after returning from sabbatical. Rich shares openly and honestly from moments in his leadership when he has spoken out. In addition he shares what practices have shaped him and propelled him to do so. Rich also discusses practices that are crucial for him and the heart behind his book, The Deeply Formed Life.

Rich Villodas

Who is Rich Villodas?

Rich Villodas is the Lead Pastor of New Life Fellowship, a large multiracial church in Elmhurst, Queens with more than seventy-five countries represented. Rich holds a Master of Divinity from Alliance Theological Seminary and enjoys reading widely, contemplative spirituality, justice-related matters, and the art of preaching. He's been married to Rosie since 2006, and they have two beautiful children, Karis and Nathan. His first book, The Deeply Formed Life, was released September 15, 2020.

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