Matthew D. Kim

We are only one week away from the release of Becoming a Friendlier Church! This might be my most important book to date. I hope you will share it with your church leaders.

n this episode @GeorgePWood talks to @MatthewDKim about his new book, 'Becoming a Friendlier Church: A Pathway to Genuine Community', forthcoming from @ReadBakerBooks. They discuss why churches are unfriendly and how they can become friendlier. influencemagazine.com/en/Podcast/The…

@neulsaem Congratulations, Sam!!!

Prepping my defense. It feels weird and anticlimactic to be doing it after three years of working and teaching, too. Oh well!

I can’t believe 988 people right now want to read my new book, Becoming a Friendlier Church: A Pathway to Genuine Community, according to Goodreads. Pick up your copy soon! goodreads.com/book/show/2442…

Calling all preachers and professors of preaching, my new textbook (releasing on September 22nd) is now available for preorder with a 40% discount and free shipping! bakerbookhouse.com/products/97815…

@BethMooreLPM Thank you for your faithfulness, Beth! May Jesus be praised!

Some ministry news I wish to share. These are very normal things. And, in this case, concerns a plan that’s been in place for several years. We just didn’t want a 3-year farewell. Lol. That would be a bit much. The letter I wrote beneath the video on YouTube will also help explain. Not retiring. Just laying aside some of the heavier responsibilities so I can spend my last chapter teaching, speaking and writing but not overseeing a busy ministry. I won’t pretend I’ve not cried 10,000 tears and 1000 of them this morning because I love my LPM/LPL teams so much and I can’t even picture the other side without all of them in my constant life. But it is crucial that we make this transition not only for me in my aging but for them in their own vocations so they are set free with my blessing to pursue their next chapters. I love you guys. youtu.be/qSnCxc1V5fI

Here is the cover for Ready to Preach: An Introduction to Homiletics releasing on September 22, 2026, with Baker Academic!

Coming this September 22nd! Instructors can preorder and get a 40% discount on Baker's website using this link. Ready to Preach: An Introduction to Homiletics bakeracademic.com/products/97815…

I'm really thrilled that my textbook, Ready to Preach: An Introduction to Homiletics, published by Baker Academic has a release date of September 22, 2026! This is for new and experienced preachers and teachers. Please share! a.co/d/04E0xHO3

Coming soon from Baker Books on May 13, 2026!

@ikkisoma @amazon Thanks for reading and sharing, Ikki!

I'm working on a preliminary research paper for my doctoral seminar and I'm citing Preaching with Cultural Intelligence: Understanding the People Who Hear Our Sermons by @matthewdkim quite a bit. Would highly recommend his book. a.co/d/0g6HRi9z #Amazon via @Amazon

Currently 54% off! We Follow Christ: Helping Women to Discern God’s Call a.co/d/0hDPTJQy

The Fabled book event has been postponed for Sunday, February 1st at 4pm! Stay safe and warm this weekend!

See you this Sunday if you can make it! Both We Follow Christ and What’s God Saying Here will be available. Thanks for your support!

By God's grace, it's been a good publishing run with two books coming in 2026 (Becoming a Friendlier Church and Ready to Preach). My great joy is to equip and encourage a new generation of authors/preachers. What books will you write? Apply for the MDiv or PhD at Truett Seminary!

Thanks to my Baylor colleague Dr. @billsterrett for sharing!

@PheroChriston Thanks, Christopher! Probably in about 6-8 months. Will let you know when I hear.

@matthewdkim Sounds like a refreshing take! Do you know when preorders start?

Baker Academic has confirmed the title and subtitle of my new introduction to preaching textbook—Ready to Preach: An Introduction to Homiletics. It will release in late Fall 2026 and is the first homiletics textbook to offer a Trinitarian approach to preaching Scripture.

I’m thankful for this new book by my friend @matthewdkim. Please get a copy and spread the word! #bible #Gospel #preaching #teaching