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Lectionary Preaching Workbook

Author : Carlos Wilton
Publisher : CSS Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0788023713
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book Lectionary Preaching Workbook written by Carlos Wilton and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2004-06 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The challenge of creating a fresh, incisive sermon every Sunday can sometimes seem overwhelming -- but if you have the all-new edition of CSS' acclaimed Lectionary Preaching Workbook at your fingertips, you'll never feel that way again! With penetrating reflections on Cycle B lectionary passages and a thorough discussion of preaching themes plus a treasure trove of supporting illustrations, this comprehensive volume is the perfect starting point for your weekly homiletic research. Carlos Wilton combines a scholar's deep insight into the biblical texts with a pastor's practical understanding of how to make them come alive for the people in your pews, and his astute commentary is sure to stimulate your thought process and provide plenty of seeds for developing messages with maximum impact. A handy, easy-to-use sermon planning template is also included to facilitate the process of building your sermon. The Lectionary Preaching Workbook is an indispensable tool that helps you to powerfully proclaim God's Word while getting the most out of your limited preparation time. Each Sunday's material includes: * a listing of applicable Revised Common, Roman Catholic, and Episcopal lectionary texts * a theme for the day * commentary on the Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospel lessons * possible preaching approaches * a pastoral prayer * numerous illustrations to flesh out the message Carlos E. Wilton has been the pastor since 1990 of Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church, in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. He previously served as assistant dean and director of admissions at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary. Wilton is a graduate of Washington College (B.A.), Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div.), and the University of St. Andrews, Scotland (M.Phil. and Ph.D.). In addition to his parish responsibilities, Wilton is also an adjunct professor at New Brunswick Theological Seminary and a member of the writing team for the online preaching resource The Immediate Word (www.csspub.com).

Lectionary Preaching Workbook

Author : John R. Brokhoff
Publisher : C S S Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780895364425
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (644 download)

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Download or read book Lectionary Preaching Workbook written by John R. Brokhoff and published by C S S Publishing Company. This book was released on 1980 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Lectionary Preaching Workbook, Series VI, Cycle C

Author : E. Carver McGriff
Publisher : CSS Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0788017012
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book Lectionary Preaching Workbook, Series VI, Cycle C written by E. Carver McGriff and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Preachers must understand the teaching techniques of parable and hyperbole, not to mention having a good background in systematic theology, in order to understand what the Bible's writers really meant.... But our responsibility is also to reduce the complexities of Bible study to such simplicities that our many listeners, ranging from busy young professional people to aging men and women of failing health to youngsters facing a variety of new temptations, can take away a saving word. (from the Preface) E. Carver McGriff provides the tools preachers need for their daunting task with some of the most timely and thought-provoking research on the lectionary texts ever made available. Included for each scriptural lesson in the lectionary are: - A listing of the applicable Revised Common, Roman Catholic, and Episcopal lectionary texts. - A description of the Psalm of the day. - A prayer for the day. - Commentary that is more than academic exegesis -- McGriff brings to the forefront those points in the lessons that relate most poignantly to our contemporary reality. - Suggested sermon titles for each of the three texts for each Sunday. - Themes and suggested directions for preaching on each text. - Several additional illustrations to enliven your preaching. Known in the Indianapolis community as a preacher with extraordinary gifts, it is no surprise at all that this work by Carver McGriff brings remarkable insights to those who look for integrity in their preaching. Carver looks at the texts with a freshness that is sure to stimulate the thought process.... Careful use of these suggestions will bring serendipities to preacher and congregation. George H. Tooze Senior Minister, First Baptist Church Indianapolis, Indiana One of America's premiere preachers, E. Carver McGriff returned home after earning two Purple Hearts during World War II to earn a degree in business administration from Butler University. Following a career as a salesman and business owner, McGriff entered Garrett Theological Seminary, where he was voted Best Preacher by the faculty and graduated with distinction. During his 26-year ministry at St. Luke's Methodist Church in Indianapolis, McGriff spearheaded his congregation's remarkable growth in membership from 900 to 4,400, with average Sunday attendance increasing from 300 to over 1,850. McGriff received an honorary degree from the University of Indianapolis and the Outstanding Alumnus award from Butler University and was voted the Distinguished Alumnus of the year by Christian Theological Seminary. McGriff was also honored in 1993 by the Governor of Indiana with the "Sagamore of the Wabash." His sermons have been distributed nationwide by the United Methodist Publishing House.

Lectionary Preaching Workbook, Series A, Revised for Use With Lutheran and Common

Author : John R. Brokhoff
Publisher : C S S Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780895368072
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book Lectionary Preaching Workbook, Series A, Revised for Use With Lutheran and Common written by John R. Brokhoff and published by C S S Publishing Company. This book was released on 1986-06-01 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Lectionary Preaching Workbook, Series VI, Cycle a

Author : E. Carver McGriff
Publisher : CSS Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0788012134
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book Lectionary Preaching Workbook, Series VI, Cycle a written by E. Carver McGriff and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With these introductory words, E. Carver McGriff sets forth to provide some of the most timely and thought-provoking research on the lectionary texts ever made available. Included for each Sunday in the lectionary are: - A listing of the applicable Revised Common, Roman Catholic, and Episcopal lectionary texts. - Commentary that is more than academic exegesis -- McGriff brings to the forefront those points in the text that relate most poignantly to our contemporary reality. - Suggested sermon titles for each of the three texts for each Sunday. - Themes and suggested directions for preaching on each text. - Several additional illustrations to enliven your preaching. - A description of the Psalm of the day. - A prayer for the day. E. Carver McGriff is one of America's premiere preachers. His introduction details the personal tragedy he has suffered. But through it all Dr. McGriff was able to expand his congregation from 900 members to 4,400 members. Sunday attendance increased from 300 to over 1,850. As a teenager Carver McGriff was wounded and captured by a German SS parachute battalion during World War II. He received a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts and returned home to earn a degree in business administration from Butler University. Following a career as a salesman and business owner, McGriff entered Garrett Theological Seminary, where he was voted Best Preacher by the faculty and graduated with distinction. He was then appointed by the Bishop of Indiana to start a new congregation on the northeast side of Indianapolis. During his ministry at St. Luke's, McGriff received an honorary degree from the University of Indianapolis and the Outstanding Alumnus award from Butler University and was voted the Distinguished Alumnus of the year by Christian Theological Seminary. McGriff was also honored with the Sagamore of the Wabash by Indiana Governor Evan Bayh. His sermons have been distributed nationwide by the Methodist Publishing Company.

Lectionary Preaching Workbook, Series VI, Cycle B

Author : E. Carver McGriff
Publisher : CSS Publishing
ISBN 13 : 078801367X
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book Lectionary Preaching Workbook, Series VI, Cycle B written by E. Carver McGriff and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 1999-06 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I would like to enter a partnership with you, sharing what these assigned passages say to me, setting forth what I might do with each assigned text, hopefully igniting ideas in your busy and at times overburdened mind and spirit, so that together we may bring that word from the Lord. ... My hope is not to take the work entirely out of sermon preparation, but to generate a process whereby the busy -- sometimes overworked -- preacher can get off to a running start.

Lectionary Preaching Workbook on the Psalms, Series A

Author : Hagen Staack
Publisher : CSS Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0895366401
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book Lectionary Preaching Workbook on the Psalms, Series A written by Hagen Staack and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 1983 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Lectionary Preaching Workbook

Author : Russell F. Anderson
Publisher : CSS Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0788024884
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book Lectionary Preaching Workbook written by Russell F. Anderson and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bigger, stronger, better! This newly revised edition of Anderson's best-seller retains all of the great features that have made it an indispensable tool for busy pastors. Combining concise but insightful textual notes with a wide range of creative preaching ideas, each chapter provides plenty of starting points for developing stimulating sermons that make the scriptures come alive for the people in the pews. In addition to a convenient sermon planning template plus overviews of Matthew (the featured Gospel narrator in Cycle A) and each liturgical season, every week's material includes: a listing of applicable Revised Common, Roman Catholic, and Episcopal lectionary texts; a theme for the day; brief commentary on the Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospel lessons; a prayer for the day; theological reflections reflections exploring relationships between the texts; possible preaching approaches with suggested titles and sermon angles; additional illustrations to flesh out the message.

Lectionary Preaching Workbook

Author : Russell F. Anderson
Publisher : CSS Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0788010417
Total Pages : 361 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book Lectionary Preaching Workbook written by Russell F. Anderson and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bigger, stronger, better! Russell Anderson has taken the most original and successful lectionary resource in history and improved on it. He has kept all of the traditional features that have made it a classic, such as: overviews of each liturgical season; commentaries compatible with the Revised Common, Roman Catholic, and Episcopal lectionaries; an introduction to the featured gospel narrator (Luke, in Cycle C); theological reflections for exploring the relationships between the texts, and wide margins for note-taking. Instead of stopping there, he added: a 7"x10" one-size-fits-all format, a suggested sermon title for each week, a Sermon Angle briefly explicating the theological theme for the day (sometimes providing two or three), and two to four illustrative stories per chapter. Contained are crisp, tightly written lectionary helps that zero in on the critical themes of the texts, augmented with illustrative materials. The Prayer of the Day suggestions summarize and apply the themes in helpful language. The Reverend Dr. Dennis Anderson President, Trinity Lutheran Seminary Pastor Anderson's ability to relate eternal truths in the language of our 20th century society will enable those informed by his writings to communicate the TRUTH in a way that will gain attention and guide the living of life. The Reverend Dr. Reuben T. Swanson Former Bishop, Nebraska Synod, Lutheran Church in America Former Secretary, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Russell F. Anderson is pastor at Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church in Omaha, Nebraska. He received his master of divinity degree from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and his doctor of ministry degree from McCormick Theological School in Chicago. He has published his own worship and homiletical resources under the banner "Worship Windows."

Lectionary Preaching Workbook

Author : John R. Brokhoff
Publisher : CSS Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0895363909
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (953 download)

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Download or read book Lectionary Preaching Workbook written by John R. Brokhoff and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 1979-09 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

LECTIONARY PREACHING WORKBK

Author : David O. Bales
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780788028564
Total Pages : 556 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (285 download)

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Download or read book LECTIONARY PREACHING WORKBK written by David O. Bales and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Bales' latest Lectionary Preaching Workbook: Series X, Cycle A invites teachers of the word to peer deep beneath the pages of scripture to consider broader perspectives and messages. Bales presents themes, summaries, exegesis, and a prayer, in each lectionary day, as resources to guide sermon development, always attempting to expose preachers to different perspectives and deeper knowledge. As Bales carefully unpacks his thoughts upon each selected scripture passage, he combines his personal ideas with the time-tested analysis of other great Christian thinkers, resulting in a thoughtful and critical exposition on God's word. This unique style empowers pastors to engage with God's word, and the end result is a resource that will equip congregations to be challenged through a deliberate, well-informed message. Written specifically as a preaching resource for Cycle A, the Lectionary Preaching Workbook will benefit any student of the word, and can be used for sermon starters, adult study groups, and individual Bible study. Each chapter includes: Revised Common Lectionary texts for the day Scripture references and intensive exposition Theme analysis and narrative illustration Citation attributions to various apologists, teachers, and authors A pastoral prayer David O. Bales was a Presbyterian pastor for 33 years. After retiring he taught Introduction to Biblical Greek at the College of Idaho for two years. Formerly he taught Greek at Miles Community College, Miles City, Montana, as well as World Religions, Biblical Hebrew, and Ethics. He has researched, written, and edited for Stephen Ministries. His stories, sermons, and articles have appeared in Preaching, Pulpit Digest, Lectionary Homiletics, Preaching Great Texts, Emphasis, Feasting on the Gospels, and StoryShare. He is the author of Gospel Subplots: Story Sermons of God's Grace; To the Cross and Beyond; Scenes of Glory: Subplots of God's Long Story; Sermons on the Second Readings, Series II, Cycle A (co-author); and Lectionary Preaching Workbook, Cycles B and C. Bales is a graduate of the University of Portland and San Francisco Theological Seminary.

Lectionary Preaching Workbook

Author : John R. Brokhoff
Publisher : CSS Publishing
ISBN 13 : 155673624X
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (567 download)

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Download or read book Lectionary Preaching Workbook written by John R. Brokhoff and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 1993 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Lectionary Preaching Workbook C

Author : John R. Brokhoff
Publisher : C S S Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780895367563
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (675 download)

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Download or read book Lectionary Preaching Workbook C written by John R. Brokhoff and published by C S S Publishing Company. This book was released on 1985-01-01 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Lectionary Preaching Workbook

Author : John R. Brokhoff
Publisher : CSS Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0788023268
Total Pages : 334 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book Lectionary Preaching Workbook written by John R. Brokhoff and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most comprehensive lectionary preaching resources available, the Lectionary Preaching Workbook is the one tool you will want to have close at hand to help you get the most out of every minute you spend preparing your Sunday sermon. This completely revised and updated volume provides you with a host of practical aids for effectively proclaiming God's Word. In addition to theological reflections on the three lessons for each Sunday, each chapter also explores a theme for the day (including a prayer and a suggested hymn) and outlines numerous preaching options. You'll also find a handy, easy-to-use Sermon Planner template to facilitate the process of building your sermon. Special features include: - an introduction to Matthew's gospel - overviews for each liturgical season that pinpoint preaching goals and possible sermon series -- and examine the season's customs, history, meaning, and message - a listing of applicable Revised Common, Roman Catholic, and Episcopal lectionary texts - commentary on each Sunday's Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospel lessons - theological reflections to help you explore the relationships among all the texts - a variety of preaching options, complete with suggested outlines - available in either paperback or 3-ring binder formats, with wide margins for convenient, easy use John R. Brokhoff, a celebrated preacher, teacher, and writer, is Professor Emeritus of Homiletics at Candler School of Theology, Emory University. He has also served as the pastor of Lutheran congregations in Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, and is a recipient of the George Washington medal from the Freedom Foundation of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. The original author of the ever-popular CSS Lectionary Preaching Workbook series, Brokhoff has written over 30 other works, including three-volume series on Preaching The Parables and Preaching The Miracles for Cycles A, B, and C, also from CSS Publishing Company.

Lectionary Preaching Workbook: Series X, Cycle C

Author : David O. Bales
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780788028250
Total Pages : 508 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (282 download)

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Download or read book Lectionary Preaching Workbook: Series X, Cycle C written by David O. Bales and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-11 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pouring out over three decades of wisdom in his newest "Lectionary Preaching Workbook: Series X, Cycle C," David Bales invites teachers of the word to peer deep beneath the pages of scripture to consider broader perspectives and themes. In each lectionary day, Bales presents themes, summaries, exegesis, and a prayer as resources to guide sermon development, always attempting to expose preachers to different perspectives and deeper knowledge. As Bales carefully unpacks his thoughts upon each selected scripture passage, he combines his personal ideas with the time-tested analysis of other great Christian thinkers, resulting in a thoughtful and critical exposition on God's word. This unique style empowers pastors to engage with God's word, and the end result is a resource that will equip congregations to be challenged through a deliberate, well-informed message. Designed specifically as a sermon resource for Cycle C, the "Lectionary Preaching Workbook "will benefit any student of the word, and can be used for sermon starters, individual Bible study, and adult study groups. Each chapter includes: - Revised Common Lectionary texts for the day - Scripture references and intensive exposition - Theme analysis and narrative illustration - Citation attributions to various apologists, teachers, and authors - A pastoral prayer David O. Baleswas a Presbyterian pastor for 33 years. After retiring he taught Introduction to Biblical Greek at the College of Idaho for two years. Formerly he taught Greek at Miles Community College, Miles City, Montana, as well as World Religions, Biblical Hebrew, and Ethics. He has researched, written, and edited for Stephen Ministries. His stories, sermons, and articles have appeared in"Preaching," "Pulpit Digest," "Lectionary Homiletics," "Preaching Great Texts," "Emphasis," "Feasting on the Gospels," and"StoryShare." He is the author of"Gospel Subplots: Story Sermons of God's Grace," "To The Cross and Beyond," "Scenes of Glory: Subplots of God's Long Story," and is co-author of"Sermons on the Second Readings, Series II, Cycle A." Bales is a graduate of the University of Portland and San Francisco Theological Seminary."

Lectionary Preaching Workbook

Author : Jerry L. Schmalenberger
Publisher : CSS Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0788019775
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (88 download)

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Download or read book Lectionary Preaching Workbook written by Jerry L. Schmalenberger and published by CSS Publishing. This book was released on 2003 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Delivering a fresh, timely reflection every week on assigned scripture passages is a formidable challenge for even the most resourceful preacher. So when you're short on time or need creative ideas to jump-start your sermon preparation, the newest edition of this classic CSS resource is just what the doctor ordered! Prominent pastor, former seminary president, and prolific author Jerry Schmalenberger draws on the experience of a lifetime in the ministry to help you prepare vital, incisive messages that are sure to connect with the people in your pews. The Lectionary Preaching Workbook explores a variety of approaches for Cycle C lectionary passages, providing you with plenty of practical aids for effectively proclaiming God's Word. Each chapter includes: - a listing of the applicable Revised Common, Roman Catholic, and Episcopal lectionary texts; - a theme for the day's service; - commentary on the Old Testament, New Testament, and Gospel lessons; - suggestions on preaching possibilities; - an outline of possible sermon moves; - a prayer for the day; and - additional illustrations to flesh out the message. The former president of Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in Berkeley, California, Jerry L. Schmalenberger served some of the largest Lutheran congregations in the United States during 29 years as a parish pastor. He is a graduate of Wittenberg University and Hamma School of Theology in Springfield, Ohio (where he received his D.Min. degree), and received an honorary D.Div. degree from Wittenberg. He now preaches and teaches throughout the world as a Global Mission Volunteer for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, appearing in such varied locations as Germany, Jamaica, Argentina, Uruguay, Suriname, Liberia, Indonesia, and China. Schmalenberger also serves as Visiting Professor of Practical Theology at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Hong Kong.

Lectionary Preaching Workbook

Author : George M. Bass
Publisher : CSS Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781556731358
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (313 download)

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Download or read book Lectionary Preaching Workbook written by George M. Bass and published by CSS Publishing Company. This book was released on 1989 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical preaching strategies to help the over-burdened parish pastor communicate God's Word in vital, meaningful ways. This is the first volume in CSS's third series of popular preaching workbooks -- Designed to help you get the most out of every moment you spend in sermon preparation. Special Features Include: - Commentary on Roman Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, and Common lectionary texts - Sermon Starters for First Lesson, Second Lesson, and Gospel texts for every Sunday in Cycle A - "Theological Clues" to help you explore the relationships among all the texts for each Sunday - Wide Margins and Stay-flat binding for ease of use - Overviews of preaching challenges and possibilities for each liturgical season - Extensive Bibliography of exegetical and homiletic resources for Cycle A preaching - And All-new Insights from one of CSS's most well-respected and successful authors This workbook is an exercise in liturgical, as well as lectionary preaching. It springs from the rationale that most lectionary helps ignore the liturgical setting of the lessons assigned to the various Sundays. It is this author's contention that the exegetical/homiletical process begins with the church year. The year, cycles, seasons, Sundays, and festivals establish the themes and provide theological clues for worship and, particularly, preaching, especially in the first half of the church year. This approach is the outgrowth of the author's doctoral dissertation and two of his books, The Renewal Of Liturgical Preaching and The Song And The Story. Both deal with preaching from the lectionary texts in the context of the worship, work, and lives of the people of God. George M. Bass is the Alvin N. Rogness Professor of Pastoral Theology and Ministry, Homiletics, at Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, Saint Paul, Minnesota. He has studied at Susquehanna University, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, Temple University, the University of Edinburgh, the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, and Cambridge University. Dr. Bass is a prolific author whose contributions to homiletics also include The Song and the Story, and Great Stories of the Faith, both available from CSS.