A Little Book for New Preachers
A Little Book for New Preachers

Author: Matthew D. Kim

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2020-01-14

Total Pages: 133

ISBN-13: 0830870210

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One of the central tasks of pastoral ministry is preaching the Word of God. Yet those who are called to ministry may feel unprepared, unable, or unwilling to step into this role. In this brief introduction to homiletics, seasoned preacher Matthew Kim provides proven insight and guidance about the importance and history of preaching, the characteristics of faithful preaching, and the personal habits of a faithful preacher.

Small Preaching
Small Preaching

Author: Jonathan T. Pennington

Publisher: Lexham Press

Published: 2021-04-28

Total Pages: 79

ISBN-13: 168359472X

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Is bigger always better? It's not often that we hear the virtues of the small. Our culture teaches that bigger is better--and that includes church ministry and preaching, too. But what if rather than swinging for the fences, preachers focused on improving their sermons through small habits, practices, and exercises? What if smaller is better? In a world where "small" isn't always celebrated, Jonathan T. Pennington provides Small Preaching, a short book of simple tips that can have revolutionary effects over time. Pennington offers preachers 25 words of wisdom that will help shape their preaching for the better.

Homiletics
Homiletics

Author: L Watts

Publisher:

Published: 2020-05-06

Total Pages: 46

ISBN-13:

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Fundamental principles to consider in homiletics training.

A Little Handbook for Preachers
A Little Handbook for Preachers

Author: Mary S. Hulst

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2016-03-17

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 0830841288

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No function of the pastor is as visible and stress inducing as preaching. But few pastors feel adequately prepared for this high-stakes responsibility when they begin their ministries. Forged by her experiences as a pastor, preaching professor and college chaplain, Mary Hulst provides practical tips for all pastors, whether ministry newcomers or seasoned professionals.

A Little Book for New Theologians
A Little Book for New Theologians

Author: Kelly M. Kapic

Publisher: InterVarsity Press

Published: 2012-07-05

Total Pages: 127

ISBN-13: 0830866701

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In this quick and vibrant little book, Kelly Kapic presents the nature, method and manners of theological study for newcomers to the field. He emphasizes that theology is more than a school of thought about God, but an endeavor that affects who we are. "Theology is about life," writes Kapic. "It is not a conversation our souls can afford to avoid."

The Pastor's Family
The Pastor's Family

Author: Brian Croft

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 2013-08-20

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 0310495105

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Pastoral ministry is more challenging than ever with unique, complicated burdens and expectations some have not experienced in previous generations. Because of this, the number of pastors who start with a great zeal for the work, quickly crash and burn and are left with a battered faith and family. This book seeks to identify those unique challenges, diagnose the problem, propose a biblical solution, and then guide the pastor and his family to embrace these challenges while shepherding the family through them.

Preaching to People in Pain
Preaching to People in Pain

Author: Matthew D. Kim

Publisher: Baker Academic

Published: 2021-05-18

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 1493430866

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Offering an important corrective to a pain-averse culture that celebrates individualism and success, veteran preacher and teacher Matthew Kim encourages pastors to preach on the painful issues their congregations face. Through vulnerability and self-disclosure, pastors can help their congregants share their suffering in community for the purpose of healing and transformation. The book includes stories, shares relevant Scripture texts imparting biblical wisdom, and offers best practices for preaching on specific topics. Each chapter ends with discussion questions and a sample sermon.

Homiletics and Hermeneutics
Homiletics and Hermeneutics

Author: Scott M. Gibson

Publisher: Baker Academic

Published: 2018-12-04

Total Pages: 231

ISBN-13: 1493415603

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Scott Gibson and Matthew Kim, both experienced preachers and teachers, have brought together four preaching experts--Bryan Chapell, Kenneth Langley, Abraham Kuruvilla, and Paul Scott Wilson--to present and defend their approaches to homiletics. Reflecting current streams of thought in homiletics, the book offers a robust discussion of theological and hermeneutical approaches to preaching and encourages pastors and ministry students to learn about preaching from other theological traditions. It also includes discussion questions for direct application to one's preaching.

Why Johnny Can't Preach
Why Johnny Can't Preach

Author: T. David Gordon

Publisher: P & R Publications

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 108

ISBN-13: 9781596381162

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This book is an analysis of shifts in dominant media forms and their effects on the sensibilities of the culture as a whole. Many of those shifts have profound, and unfortunate, effects on preaching. T. David Gordon has identified a problem, one that affects all preachers (indeed, all public speakers) and needs fixing. Our preaching is just not communicating properly anymore. Fortunately, Gordon not only explains the causes of this failure but also shows us how to make things better. - Publisher.

The Heart of the Preacher
The Heart of the Preacher

Author: Rick Reed

Publisher: Lexham Press

Published: 2019-10-09

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 1683593499

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You can teach the craft, but you must first form the heart. Many preachers want to preach better, but they don't always know how to go about improving, and most books on preaching focus on the mechanics of the craft. But preaching involves more than the steps from a text to a sermon, because every time a preacher stands up to preach, their character shines through—for better or for worse. In The Heart of the Preacher, Rick Reed focuses on the personal heart preparation required before any preacher is ready to preach. He explores issues preachers often wrestle with—like discouragement, insecurity, and pride. He then offers practices to fight these challenges and form a heart that carries the fruit of the Spirit into the pulpit. It takes more than a good speaker to preach. It takes a Spirit-filled person. This book will help you check your heart and cultivate the most important aspect of preaching: your character.