Introduction to Preaching - Scripture, Theology, and Sermon Preparation

Introduction to Preaching: Scripture, Theology, and Sermon Preparation offers a new method for crafting effective, engaging, and inspiring sermons. Using a three-step process-the Central Question, the Central Claim, and the Central Purpose-the book offers helpful instructions and tools for novice and experienced preachers.

About the author

Leah D. Schade is the Assistant Professor of Preaching and Worship at Lexington Theological Seminary. She is an ordained minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and is the author of Preaching in the Purple Zone: Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide (2019) and Creation-Crisis Preaching: Ecology, Theology, and the Pulpit (2015) and co-editor of Rooted and Rising: Voices of Courage in a Time of Climate Crisis (2019).

Jerry L. Sumney is Professor of Biblical Studies at Lexington Theological Seminary. He is the author of more than eight books, including: Steward of God's Mysteries: Paul and Early Church Tradition (2017); Paul: Apostle and Fellow-Traveler (2014); The Bible: An Introduction (2nd ed., 2014); Colossians: A Commentary (2008); Servants of Satan, False Brothers, and other Opponents of Paul (1999); and Identifying Paul's Opponents: The Question of Method in 2 Corinthians (1990).

Product details

• Authors: Emily Askew, Leah D. Schade, Leah D. Sumney Schade, Jerry L. Sumney, Sumney Jerry L.
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2023
• EAN: 9781538138601
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-3860-1
• No. of pages: 390
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Theology, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Bible Study Guides, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Preaching, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Christian social thought & activity, Religious social & pastoral thought & activity, Criticism & Exegesis Of Sacred Texts