What's the Matter with Preaching Today? Contributor(s): Graves, Mike (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0664226329 ISBN-13: 9780664226329 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $25.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2004 Annotation: Seventy-five years ago, renowned preacher Harry Emerson Fosdick asked, in "Harper's magazine, "What's the matter with preaching?" Fosdick's question is even more relevant today, as both pastors and laity acknowledge the need for improvement in Sunday mornings sermons. And who better for pastors and students to learn from than those who already do it well? "The contributors to this book are a who's who of the best and most thoughtful preachers in the church and classroom today. In their essays, they assess the state of preaching today, identify a variety of issues that challenge effective preaching, and offer helpful suggestions for what can be done to improve preaching. In the process, they help to define what effective preaching is. This book will be extraordinarily helpful to both pastors and students. Fosdick's original essay is also included. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Ministry - Preaching |
Dewey: 251 |
LCCN: 2004041906 |
Physical Information: 0.51" H x 6.46" W x 9.14" (0.71 lbs) 182 pages |
Themes: - Theometrics - Mainline - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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Publisher Description: Seventy-five years ago, renowned preacher Harry Emerson Fosdick asked in Harper's Magazine, what's the matter with preaching? Fosdick's question is even more relevant today, as both pastors and laity acknowledge the need for improvement in Sunday morning's sermons. And who better for pastors and students to learn from than those who already do it well? The contributors to this book are a some of the best and most thoughtful preachers in the church and classroom today. In their essays, they assess the state of preaching today, identify a variety of issues that challenge effective preaching, and offer helpful suggestions for what can be done to improve preaching. In the process, they help to define what effective preaching is. |
Contributor Bio(s): Graves, Mike: - Mike Graves is William K. McElvaney Visiting Professor of Preaching and Director of Continuing Education and the Saint Paul Institute at Saint Paul School of Theology in Kansas City, Missouri. He is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). |