Peter Stevenson provides an introduction to the practice of preaching. It is designed for people from various church traditions, in the early stages of ministerial formation.
Preaching is a complex and challenging business requiring a demanding mixture of skills. People listening to a sermon have the right to expect that a person who stands up to preach, can interpret the Bible competently, has a grasp of core Christian beliefs, and believes what they preach. They also expect someone who has the necessary range of communication skills to put the message across in an accessible way. Such a range of expectations presents daunting challenges to the most experienced preacher.
Including practical exercises which could be used by individuals or by groups, this book is suitable for introductory courses in preaching or for modules which consider preaching within an overall focus upon leading public worship.
Peter Stevenson provides an introduction to the practice of preaching. It is designed for people from various church traditions, in the early stages of ministerial formation.
Preaching is a complex and challenging business requiring a demanding mixture of skills. People listening to a sermon have the right to expect that a person who stands up to preach, can interpret the Bible competently, has a grasp of core Christian beliefs, and believes what they preach. They also expect someone who has the necessary range of communication skills to put the message across in an accessible way. Such a range of expectations presents daunting challenges to the most experienced preacher.
Including practical exercises which could be used by individuals or by groups, this book is suitable for introductory courses in preaching or for modules which consider preaching within an overall focus upon leading public worship.
Part 1: Preaching Matters
1. Why Bother with Preaching
Part 2: Preparing to Preach
2. A Journey into Three Worlds
3. Looking for Trouble
4. Preaching in Context
Part 3: Designing Sermons
5. A Recipe for Preaching
6. Creating a Sequence
7. Telling A Story
8. Painting a Picture
Part 4: Preaching and Performance
9. First Steps on the Preaching Journey
10. Performing the Sermon
Part 5: The Preaching Life
11. The Fully-Alive Preacher
The Revd Dr Peter Stevenson is Tutor in Applied Theology and Director of Training at Spurgeon's College, South London. His publications include Preaching the Atonement (T&T Clark, 2005, with Stephen I Wright, shortlisted for the Michael Ramsey Prize for Theological Writing 2007.).
Peter Stevenson has spread a banquet before us: the table is
groaning with rich food to nourish the novice preacher and sustain
the seasoned practitioner. He offers us meaty questions and tasty
tips, served up with multiple side servings of practical examples.
This book is a veritable feast for all preachers
*Kate Bruce*
This thoughtful yet practical guide to the art of preaching is a
brilliant resource both for those new to preaching and for
experienced preachers who are looking for ideas to reinvigorate how
they preach. It blends helpful theory with down-to-earth examples
in such a way that captures and communicates Peter Stevenson's own
passion for preaching. A must for every preacher's bookshelf.
*Paula Gooder*
Peter Stevenson is an experienced and creative preacher and teacher
of preaching. In this book he distils his wisdom in a wonderfully
accessible and practical way. The plentiful examples and friendly
style make this a gift for those at any stage of the preaching
life, and for those who try to help and encourage them in their
calling. I wholeheartedly commend it.
*Stephen I. Wright*
"A book that is reassuringly abreast of the latest homiletical
thought while managing to be thoroughly practical. A first class
introduction to the craft of preaching.”
*David Day*
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