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Preaching can be an extremely daunting experience for many but is an essential part of any service or Christian occasion. It is so important for the preacher to engage with their listeners and present their message clearly. A Guide to Preaching will do just that - an authoritative, comprehensive yet immensely readable book containing a treasure chest of facts, styles, inspiration and lively examples from around the world for old hands or those new to preaching. A Guide to Preaching covers every aspect of the task of preaching, from planning a sermon that takes account of biblical, personal, church and liturgical background through to using stories, imagination, dialogue, drama, news bulletins and much more. An entire chapter is devoted to developing the skills of rhetoric, and it includes plenty of practical advice and examples to help you understand, develop and review your own style. Roger Bowen has edited this guide with contributions from David Edwards, David Gitari, Simea Meldrum, Esther Mombo and Vinoth Ramachandra. "This is a helpful book from which most preachers will learn something." Stella Mills, Rural Theology (vol. 5, issue 68)
About the author
Roger Bowen has been a BCMS missionary in Tanzania, has served on the councils of both Crosslinks and CMS and has been general secretary of Crosslinks. He was a lecturer in mission and evangelism at St John's College, Nottingham. His books include A Guide to Romans and So I Send You. The other contributors are teachers and preachers from around the world, and bring experience of a spread of contexts and types of preaching.
Summary
A guide to preaching and the topics surrounding it. This book offers a comprehensive and practical guide to the art and practise of preaching. Topics covered include preparation, thinking about context, audience and themes, visual aids, learning and teaching styles, biblical approaches, cultural relevance, assessment, and much more.
