From Pew to Pulpit

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Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 0687066603
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (87 download)

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Book Synopsis From Pew to Pulpit by : Clifton Floyd Guthrie

Download or read book From Pew to Pulpit written by Clifton Floyd Guthrie and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A down-to-earth, practical introduction to the ins and outs of preaching for lay preachers, bivocational pastors, and others newly arrived in the pulpit. Recent years have seen a considerable increase in the amount of financial resources required to support a full-time pastor in the local congregation. In addition, large numbers of full-time, seminary trained clergy are retiring, without commensurate numbers of new clergy able to take their place. As a result of these trends, a large number of lay preachers and bivocational pastors have assumed the principal responsibility for filling the pulpit week by week in local churches. Most of these individuals, observes Clifton Guthrie, can draw on a wealth of life experiences, as well as strong intuitive skills in knowing what makes a good sermon, having listened to them much of their lives. What they often don't bring to the pulpit, however, is specific, detailed instruction in the how-tos of preaching. That is precisely what this brief, practical guide to preaching has to offer. Written with the needs of those for whom preaching is not their sole or primary occupation in mind, it begins by emphasizing what every preacher brings to the pulpit: an idea of what makes a sermon particularly moving or memorable to them. From there the book moves into short chapters on choosing an appropriate biblical text or sermon topic, learning how to listen to one's first impressions of what a text means, moving from text or topic to the sermon itself while keeping the listeners needs firmly in mind, making thorough and engaging use of stories in the sermon, and delivering with passion and conviction. The book concludes with helpful suggestions for resources, including Bibles, commentaries, other print resources and websites.

Between Pulpit and Pew

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Publisher : Utah State University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780874218381
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (183 download)

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Book Synopsis Between Pulpit and Pew by : W. Paul Reeve

Download or read book Between Pulpit and Pew written by W. Paul Reeve and published by Utah State University Press. This book was released on 2011-05-23 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cain wanders the frontier as a Bigfoot-like hairy beast and confronts an early Mormon apostle. An evil band of murderers from Mormon scripture, known as the Gadianton robbers, provides an excuse for the failure of a desert town. Stories of children raised from the dead with decayed bodies and damaged minds help draw boundaries between the proper spheres of human and divine action. Mormons who observe UFOs in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries find ways to explain them in relation to the church’s cosmology. The millenarian dimension of that belief system induces church members to invest in the Dream Mine, a hidden treasure that a would-be heir to Joseph Smith wraps in prophecy of the end times. A Utah version of Nessie haunts a large mountain lake. Non-Mormons attempt to discredit Joseph Smith with tales that he had tried and failed to walk on water. Mormons gave distinctive meanings to supernatural legends and events, but their narratives incorporated motifs found in many cultures. Many such historical legends and beliefs found adherents down to the present. This collection employs folklore to illuminate the cultural and religious history of a people.

Lament

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Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
ISBN 13 : 9780664227500
Total Pages : 198 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (275 download)

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Book Synopsis Lament by : Sally Ann Brown

Download or read book Lament written by Sally Ann Brown and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lament, so prominent in the Christian canon, is neglected in the public worship and witness of most North American congregations. These essays by Princeton Theological Seminary faculty attest to the diverse ways in which lament is understood and practiced, and invite their recovery in all elements of the church's ministry.

Resurrecting Excellence

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Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780802832344
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (323 download)

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Book Synopsis Resurrecting Excellence by : L. Gregory Jones

Download or read book Resurrecting Excellence written by L. Gregory Jones and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2006-03-09 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Resurrecting Excellence aims to rekindle and encourage among Christian leaders an unselfish ambition for the gospel that shuns both competition and mediocrity and rightly focuses on the beauty, power, and excellence of living as faithful disciples of the crucified and risen Christ. Drawing on ancient traditions and on contemporary voices, L. Gregory Jones offer both a theology of excellence and portraits of pastors, lay leaders, and congregations that embody "a more excellent way."--Publisher's description.

Go Preach!

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Publisher : Discipleship Resources
ISBN 13 : 9780881773842
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (738 download)

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Book Synopsis Go Preach! by : John Peyton Gilbert

Download or read book Go Preach! written by John Peyton Gilbert and published by Discipleship Resources. This book was released on 2002-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Go Preach!: A Primer for Beginning Preachers is a basic handbook for those who are called to preach on occasion but who may not be formally trained as preachers. Those people may be lay speakers, local pastors, or student pastors who are taking on for the first time the responsibilities of delivering the sermon as a part of the service of worship. Others who will find this book useful include those people who for a variety of reasons are called on to preach in their pastor's absence. Go Preach! may also be read by ordained preachers, both those who have recently graduated from seminary and are serving their first appointment and those who have a great deal of preaching experience but who want a refresher to help them continue speaking the good news of Jesus Christ in ways that are engaging and relevant to today's listeners. Go Preach! is written simply and directly, with an emphasis on practical tips and with just enough theory to support the practice. In the back of this book is a list of suggested resources for the beginning preacher's library. Also included is a bibliography that makes specific suggestions about what to read next to explore preaching in more depth. Book jacket.

Pastors in Transition

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Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780802829085
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (29 download)

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Book Synopsis Pastors in Transition by : Dean R. Hoge

Download or read book Pastors in Transition written by Dean R. Hoge and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2005-05-02 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether they leave out of preference for another ministry or due to serious conflict, pastors who relinquish parish ministry face misunderstanding and even hostility. Pastors in Transition brings clarity to this little-examined aspect of the pastorate by examining the main reasons why pastors in five Protestant denominations have left parish ministry. The fruit of careful sociological research, Pastors in Transition presents the findings of the largest-ever study of recently ended ministries. More than 900 ex-ministers, representing the Assemblies of God, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, the Presbyterian Church (USA), and the United Methodist Church, were surveyed or interviewed. Besides gathering facts and figures, the book contains personal stories, forthright opinions, and concrete recommendations from former pastors for strengthening parish ministry in the future.

King Came Preaching

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Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 9780830826582
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (265 download)

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Book Synopsis King Came Preaching by : Mervyn A. Warren

Download or read book King Came Preaching written by Mervyn A. Warren and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mervyn Warren offers you a journey into the preaching of Martin Luther King Jr., a homiletical biography exploring King's sermons, use of language, delivery and more.

Preaching to Every Pew

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Publisher : Fortress Press
ISBN 13 : 9781451419061
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (19 download)

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Book Synopsis Preaching to Every Pew by : James R. Nieman

Download or read book Preaching to Every Pew written by James R. Nieman and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The growing cultural diversity of American society is mirrored in the pews and parishes of mainline denominations and represents a dynamic challenge to the effective proclamation of the gospel on Sunday mornings. Preaching to Every Pew, based on extensive field research, takes on the challenge of preaching in such a context. The authors map an approach to culture from four significant perspectives: ethnicity, class, displacement, and religious beliefs. They describe the significant ways in which culture influences human beings, detail how cultural influences affect and complicate communication in general and preaching in particular, and then recommend practical strategies for improving communication in culturally diverse settings. --From publisher's description.

What Do They Hear?

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Publisher : Abingdon Press
ISBN 13 : 1426720882
Total Pages : 85 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (267 download)

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Book Synopsis What Do They Hear? by : Mark Allan Powell

Download or read book What Do They Hear? written by Mark Allan Powell and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PREACHING Powell provides a startling study of how differently the pastor and the congregation interpret Scripture, how this difference affects what the congregation hears in the sermon, and how to bridge this gap with equally startling practical steps. This remarkably fascinating book reveals how significant social location—such as age, gender, nationality, race, and education—is when interpreting the Bible. Illustrated with two studies, Mark Allan Powell demonstrates how this plays out most dramatically in the gulf, often quite wide, between the preacher and the congregation. Every preacher who reads this book will appreciate as never before the significance of social differences in the reception of his or her sermon, will see the unmistakable need to bridge this gap, and will receive clear instruction on how to do just that.

Anabaptist Preaching

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ISBN 13 : 9781931038195
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (381 download)

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Book Synopsis Anabaptist Preaching by : David B. Greiser

Download or read book Anabaptist Preaching written by David B. Greiser and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Finally," says John S. McClure, Charles G. Finney Professor of Homiletics, The Divinity School, Vanderbilt University, "an outstanding group of Anabaptist scholars freely offer the homiletical gifts of their tradition to everyone who has `ears to hear.¿ Listen closely to these writers, and you will discover how your own preaching can be transformed into a deeply communal, grace-filled form of biblical, theological, and prophetic witness."

The Big Book of Church Humor

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Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 0595297285
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (952 download)

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Book Synopsis The Big Book of Church Humor by : Ken Alley P. K.

Download or read book The Big Book of Church Humor written by Ken Alley P. K. and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2003-10 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Big Book of Church Humor is a collection of several thousand true church foibles, faux pas, tongue twisters and typographical blunders. It also contains hundreds of hilarious Christian anecdotes from book written as long as 100 years ago. "Laughter is the best medicine" and this book proves it!

Preacher, Can You Hear Us Listening?

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Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780802828651
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (286 download)

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Book Synopsis Preacher, Can You Hear Us Listening? by : Roger E. Van Harn

Download or read book Preacher, Can You Hear Us Listening? written by Roger E. Van Harn and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2005-02-03 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everyone knows that pulpits are for preaching and pews are for listening to sermons. This obvious scenario, however, masks an essentialprerequisite for faithful, fruitful preaching -- namely, that preachers listen to God and to their people before they speak. Roger Van Harn here puts forth pointed questions that sermon listeners really ask of preachers: Why should we listen to sermons? Doesevery sermon need a Bible text? How can a sermon be the word of God? Do you preach for the church or the world? Van Harn grapples withand discusses such questions, giving preachers fresh insights into the needs and desires of congregations. Preacher, Can You Hear Us Listening? will foster an ongoing dialogue between pulpit and pew and sharpen listening skills in both directions.

Out of the Pulpit, Into the Pew

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Publisher : Beacon Hill Press
ISBN 13 : 9780834123229
Total Pages : 127 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (232 download)

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Book Synopsis Out of the Pulpit, Into the Pew by : Gene Williams

Download or read book Out of the Pulpit, Into the Pew written by Gene Williams and published by Beacon Hill Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ministers spend their lives leading and serving others. And although the demands of their jobs are often challenging and sometime tiresome, they receive strength and comfort from knowing their work and service has meaning and is significant to the kingdom of God. But what happens when they retire? How do they transition from shepherd to sheep? For many retired pastors, this change is very difficult.In Out of the Pulpit, into the Pew, retired pastor Gene Williams provides encouragement and guidance for retired and active pastors who want to find meaning and enjoyment in their retirement years. He discusses the importance of preparing for retirement and explores ways one can find significance and service even though he or she has moved from the pulpit to the pew. He addresses several of the questions retired ministers struggle with such as, ’Who am I without a church?’ ’What do I do now?’ ’Where will I live?’ and ’How do I maintain financial stability?’ He explains how cultivating healthy self-respect, having a secure financial savings, and finding a healthy hobby are just a few of the bridges that must be crossed in order to enjoy a meaningful life in retirement.Out of the Pulpit, into the Pew offers active and retired ministers wisdom and practical guidance as they transition into a meaningful, well-deserved life in retirement.

Doing Time in the Pulpit

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ISBN 13 : 9780687110346
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (13 download)

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Book Synopsis Doing Time in the Pulpit by : Eugene L. Lowry

Download or read book Doing Time in the Pulpit written by Eugene L. Lowry and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Morning Manna

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ISBN 13 : 9781935265399
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (653 download)

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Book Synopsis Morning Manna by : R. Chris Hanks

Download or read book Morning Manna written by R. Chris Hanks and published by . This book was released on 2010-12-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What began as an email devotion to encourage the hearts of his congregation, quickly turned into a popular devotion that was shared with friends and family members across the nation. Soon, it was apparent that Christians everywhere were needing more Morning Manna! A simple guide through the Bible in one year, Pastor R. Chris Hanks chooses stand out scriptures and takes the reader deeper into the Word. In it, Hanks outlines the scripture sharing truths, thoughts, word definitions and language usages that help you to fully understand each meaning. Preachers and serious Bible study students will appreciate this outline, while the average reader will benefit from its practical application and thoughts. Complete with a topical index, Morning Manna is a great tool when you are looking for encouragement in a certain area. For instance, if you want to study "joy," you will easily find that section. Or, if you are entering a battle and want to learn about "victory," that section will be easily located. Each devotion is based on Scripture, and Scripture only, in which Hanks calls attention to the essence of the truth that God shared in the verse. It is clear that being kind, thoughtful, giving and encouraging comes easy for most Christians. But ask them what area needs the most improvement and they will most likely answer, "I'd like to spend more time in God's Word and praying." As the clock ticks, and the years go by, there sits our Bible; used seldom, but thought of often. Morning Manna will give your Bible that worn and tattered look you've always wanted. One that says, "I've been read, and I was good!" Taking you through the Bible in one year and camping on scriptures, (some of which are overlooked), Pastor R. Chris Hanks brings new devotions to chew on each day from the Word. Morning Manna--it's food for the soul! All our help, strength and wisdom come from the Word, but you have to read it to benefit from it!

God's Potters

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Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780802863201
Total Pages : 316 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (632 download)

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Book Synopsis God's Potters by : Jackson W. Carroll

Download or read book God's Potters written by Jackson W. Carroll and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2006-03-31 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pastoral ministry is an occupation in flux. In this comprehensive study Jackson Carroll considers the many factors changing roles among clergy and laypeople, the opening of ordination to women, an increasing shortage of clergy, and more that are shaping congregations and ministers today. Building on Paul s image of Christians as clay jars, Carroll paints a portrait of God s potters pastors whose calling is to form their congregational jars so that they reveal rather than hide God s treasure. A veteran clergy watcher, Carroll uses data from what is likely the most representative survey of Protestant and Catholic clergy ever undertaken, as well as focus group interviews and congregational responses, to take a hard look at who is doing ministry today, what it involves, and how pastors are faring in leading their congregations. Significantly, his study covers clergy from a broad range of traditions Catholic, mainline Protestant, conservative Protestant, and historic black churches. Replete with pertinent tables and figures, God s Potters culminates with specific strategies for strengthening pastoral leadership and nurturing excellence in ministry.

Science and Christianity in Pulpit and Pew

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Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0195320379
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (953 download)

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Book Synopsis Science and Christianity in Pulpit and Pew by : Ronald L. Numbers

Download or read book Science and Christianity in Pulpit and Pew written by Ronald L. Numbers and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-09-10 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These essays address broad topics such as the popularization of scientific ideas, secularization and the development of the naturalistic worldview.