Pastoral Preaching

Author : Conrad Mbewe
Publisher : Langham Preaching Resources
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781783681808

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Pastoral Preaching by Conrad Mbewe Pdf

More and more pulpits are occupied by motivational speakers rather than preachers. Church congregations are not being given a comprehensive, biblical understanding of the faith. Drawing on his own experience as a pastor in Zambia, Conrad Mbewe tackles issues such as the content of pastoral preaching, how pastoral preaching relates to church life, finding the time to prepare pastoral sermons, and dealing with discouragement. Throughout the book, it is clear that the author’s conviction is to see preachers grow strong churches, to build a people for God.

Author : Leonora Tubbs Tisdale
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2010-08-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781611640977

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Prophetic Preaching by Leonora Tubbs Tisdale Pdf

Where have all the prophets gone? And why do preachers seem to shy away from prophetic witness? Astute preacher Leonora Tisdale considers these vexing questions while providing guidance and encouragement to pastors who want to recommit themselves to the task of prophetic witness. With a keen sensitivity to pastoral contexts, Tisdale's work is full of helpful suggestions and examples to help pastors structure and preach prophetic sermons, considered by many to be one of the most difficult tasks pastors are called to undertake.

Author : Robert C. Dykstra
Publisher : Chalice Press
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0827206569

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Discovering a Sermon by Robert C. Dykstra Pdf

Author : David A. Christensen
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666771961

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A Philosophy of Pastoral Preaching by David A. Christensen Pdf

"I am a pastor. I preach. Doesn't that make me a pastoral preacher?" Not necessarily. Many preach missional rather than pastoral sermons designed to appeal to the unchurched, not the churched. The popularity of regional churches and the global reach of the internet allow preachers to focus their sermons on people they do not know and market a message to an audience they never see. Evangelical leaders produce many resources on attractional preaching, but who is developing a vision for pastoral preaching? David Christensen draws on years of experience to develop a philosophy of pastoral preaching. He writes, "Social media changes the way we preach. More and more pastors are preaching clickbait sermons. These are sermons designed to get clicks or attract interest rather than teach truth. We want catchy titles and clever analogies that will grab people's attention because the digital world is built on attention, whatever will get likes or drive outrage." However, pastoral preaching builds community. It is rooted in local soil to the people we know in the place we live. We need a philosophy of preaching that shepherds a community of disciples who worship together in one place.

Author : David J. Schlafer,Roger Alling
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780819225436

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Preaching as Pastoral Caring by David J. Schlafer,Roger Alling Pdf

Preaching as Pastoral Caring is the thirteenth in a series of books devoted to presenting examples of preaching excellence from parishes throughout the Episcopal Church. This volume addresses the difficult and essential area of pastoral preaching as a kind of spiritual leadership in which compassionate healing and courageous confrontation are experienced not as polar opposites, but as inseparable.

Author : Leonora Tubbs Tisdale
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780664233327

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Prophetic Preaching by Leonora Tubbs Tisdale Pdf

Where have all the prophets gone? And why do preachers seem to shy away from prophetic witness? Astute preacher Leonora Tisdale considers these vexing questions while providing guidance and encouragement to pastors who want to recommit themselves to the task of prophetic witness. With a keen sensitivity to pastoral contexts, Tisdale's work is full of helpful suggestions and examples to help pastors structure and preach prophetic sermons, considered by many to be one of the most difficult tasks pastors are called to undertake.

Author : H.B. Charles, Jr.
Publisher : Moody Publishers
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802490988

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On Preaching by H.B. Charles, Jr. Pdf

Preaching Magazine's 2015 Book of the Year If you are a pastor, you know the importance of preaching. You have spent time learning and refining the art of preaching because it is vital to the life of God's people—including the preacher. But you probably also find it challenging. On Preaching is a masterful resource that will refresh your soul and revitalize your preaching ministry. Drawing upon Scripture and years of preaching experience, H. B. Charles offers a practical resource for pastors, seminarians, church planters, and Bible teachers that is full of energy and wonderfully enjoyable. He gives tips like, "Avoid indecent exposure—get your wife's permission before using your family in the message" and "Illustrate! A good illustration is like a window on a house. It helps your listeners see in or out." Written in a very clear and concise manner, this resource is formatted into 30 short chapters that can easily be read as a devotional. On Preaching will encourage seasoned preachers to dig deeper into the basics as they pause and reflect on the effectiveness of their ministry. It will also serve as a spring board for those who are just beginning a preaching ministry.

Author : Joe H. Cothen
Publisher : Pelican Publishing
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1998-03-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1455610771

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The Pulpit Is Waiting by Joe H. Cothen Pdf

Dr. Joe H. Cothen, who first taught how to be a pastor in Equipped for Good Work: A Guide for Pastors, now teaches how to preach- a task which lies at the very core of a pastor's work. In each chapter, Dr. Cothen outlines several sample sermons and provides numerous Biblical references. He also draws on his more than forty years of experience as a pastor and instructor. For example, he relates the findings of a past student's homework assignment to look for any interesting sights or sounds in the everyday goings-on of the city. What the student saw was a blind man walking with his seeing eye dog. When they stopped at the corner, he noticed that the dog was, in fact, blind in one eye! What the student saw would make a wonderful sermon: "If that blind man can trust his life to a one-eyed dog, surely I ought to be able to trust my life to a God who can see everything in my path throughout life." Such strategies capture the congregation's attention, and only by maintaining the interest of the congregation is the pastor able to convey his message-and His message.

Author : Thomas G. Long
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664229433

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The Witness of Preaching by Thomas G. Long Pdf

This thorough revision of this classic text is even clearer and more helpful than the first edition. Long has updated the language, expanded the key chapter on biblical exegesis, and has included more examples of sermon forms, illustrations, and conclusions.

Author : Abraham Kuruvilla
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441228147

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A Vision for Preaching by Abraham Kuruvilla Pdf

This book by a well-respected teacher of preachers develops an integrated biblical and theological vision for preaching that addresses the essentials of this most important activity in the church. Drawing on influential voices from church history, Abraham Kuruvilla reclaims what has been lost through the centuries and offers fresh insights, showing preachers what they can aim for as an ideal in their preaching. He helps preachers have a better conception of what it means to preach, a fuller understanding of the divinely granted privilege of preaching, and a greater excitement for the preaching ministry. Concluding biblical reflections reinforce the teaching of each chapter.

Author : Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780802870773

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Reading for Preaching by Cornelius Plantinga, Jr. Pdf

In Reading for Preaching Cornelius Plantinga makes a striking claim: preachers who read widely will most likely become better preachers. Plantinga -- himself a master preacher -- shows how a wide reading program can benefit preachers. First, he says, good reading generates delight, and the preacher who enters the world of delight goes with God. Good reading can also help tune the preacher's ear for language -- his or her primary tool. General reading can enlarge the preacher's sympathies for people and situations that she or he had previously known nothing about. And, above all, the preacher who reads widely has the chance to become wise. This beautifully written book will benefit not just preachers but anyone interested in the wisdom to be derived from reading. Works that Plantinga interacts with in the book include The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini Enrique's Journey, by Sonia Nazario Silence, by Shusaku Endo "How Much Land Does a Man Need?" by Leo Tolstoy "Narcissus Leaves the Pool" by Joseph Epstein Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo . . . and many more!

Author : Gary D. Stratman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0687301394

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Pastoral Preaching by Gary D. Stratman Pdf

Author : Roger Alling,David J. Schlafer
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2005-03
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780819218940

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Preaching as Pastoral Caring by Roger Alling,David J. Schlafer Pdf

Each volume would follow the pattern of: 1) a brief opening introductory essay that would shape the context for that volume. 2) a selection of sermons from preachers active in the pulpit, organized under headings appropriate to the topic of the volume, as well as sub-topics within the volume. 3) several complementary and reflective essays from professionals of distinction in the field of homiletics. 4) sermons from the annual Preaching Excellence Conference, as exemplified in the previous Preaching Through the Year of Matthew, Mark, and Luke.

Author : Phil A. Newton
Publisher : Kregel Publications
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780825476860

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40 Questions About Pastoral Ministry by Phil A. Newton Pdf

A veteran pastor answers the questions that today's pastors are asking In 40 Questions about Pastoral Ministry, veteran pastor Phil Newton provides trustworthy answers to 40 of the most common and pressing questions relating to the life and work of the pastor. Covering five major categories--such as development, practices, and preaching--Newton equips pastors to successfully handle everyday duties and challenges, including: • Remaining spiritually healthy • Strengthening your marriage • Dealing with discouragement • Avoiding pitfalls • Leading elders' meetings • Mentoring future leaders • Preaching through books of the Bible • Conducting marriages and funerals • Practicing church discipline • Leading change and revitalization, and much more Basing his answers on Scripture, theological reflection, and personal experience, Newton serves as a mentor and guide for pastors at every stage of ministry. The questions and answers are self-contained, and topics of interest can be easily located. Pastors will want to consult this volume often for authoritative advice on all aspects of pastoral ministry.

Author : J. Randall Nichols
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2003-07-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781592442836

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The Restoring Word by J. Randall Nichols Pdf

This bridge-building work, about the roles of pastor and preacher and how they can be effectively integrated, quickly became a classic when it was first published and has never been duplicated. The author argues that while they sometimes seem to conflict, these ministry functions share a common process and a common goal and can be synchronized around the image of "restoration." Preserving both psychological awareness and theological integrity, the preacher is invited into the pulpit with an enhanced sense of the power and influence of preaching in people's living and growing. Challenging some of the most cherished assumptions of homiletics, Dr. Nichols invites preachers to restored confidence in the importance of preaching in the formation of Christian community, spiritual growth for hurting people, and the renewal of worship as a 'communitas' experience of the divine human encounter. 'The Restoring Word' grows out of the author's lifetime of experience as a preacher, psychotherapist, and teacher. It is a deeply involving story about how the person of the preacher becomes a tool for the enactment of grace in the always mysterious process of proclaiming the Word. Therapeutically accurate, pastorally sensitive, and theologically challenging, 'The Restoring Word' walks its readers through a long neglected garden slowly and lovingly coming to life.