Preaching's most able practitioners gather in this book to explore and explain the idea that preaching is a practice that can be taught and learned. Arguing that preaching is a living practice with a long tradition, an identifiable shape, and a broad set of norms and desired outcomes, these noted scholars examine pedagogical approaches that will introduce students to the practice of preaching and encourage a life-long process of becoming effective practitioners. The book concludes with designs for a basic preaching course and addresses the question of how preaching courses fit into the larger patterns of seminary curricula.

Teaching Preaching as a Christian Practice: A New Approach to Homiletical Pedagogy

Thomas G. Long

Leonora Tubbs Tisdale

Religion & Spirituality

Westminster/John Knox Press

The original audience for the Gospel of Matthew included converts from Judaism who wrestled with how to be faithful to Jesus Christ under difficult circumstances in a changing world. The Gospel of Matthew became a first-aid manual for this church in the midst of a struggle. Thomas Long identifies this first audience and its faith within the social and religious context of the day and clarifies the structure of the Gospel. Providing examples of contemporary relevance, Long helps today's reader discern the significance of this guide for faithful living in today's church.
Books in the Westminster Bible Companion series assist laity in their study of the Bible as a guide to Christian faith and practice. Each volume explains the biblical book in its original historical context and explores its significance for faithful living today. These books are ideal for individual study and for Bible study classes and groups.

Matthew (Westminster Bible Companion)

Designed to empower preachers as they lead their congregations to connect their lives to Scripture, Connections features a broad set of interpretive tools that provide commentary and worship aids on the Revised Common Lectionary.For each worship day within the three-year lectionary cycle, the commentaries in Connections link the individual lection reading with Scripture as a whole as well as to the larger world. In addition, Connections places each Psalm reading in conversation with the other lections for the day to highlight the themes of the liturgical season. Finally, sidebars offer additional connections to Scripture for each Sunday or worship day.This nine-volume series is a practical, constructive, and valuable resource for preachers who seek to help congregations connect more closely with Scripture.This set contains Year C, volumes 1, 2, and 3.

Connections: Year C, Three-Volume Set: A Lectionary Commentary for Preaching and Worship (Connections: A Lectionary Commentary for Preaching and Worship)

Joel B. Green

Luke A. Powery

Cynthia L. Rigby

Connections: Complete 9-Volume Set: A Lectionary Commentary for Preaching and Worship (Connections: A Lectionary Commentary for Preaching and Worship)

Carolyn J. Sharp

Previously published under the title Shepherds and Bathrobes, this series of model sermons for Advent/Christmas includes such topics as John the Baptist's preaching in the wilderness, the Word made flesh, and a sound and light show on the mountaintop. Long's sermons demonstrate how preaching can be more like watching a movie than listening to a collection of ideas. They abound in a rich variety of fresh images and stories which flesh out the familiar passages and prepare both preachers and listeners for incarnational celebrations of Advent and Christmas. Wade P. Huie, Jr. Professor of Homiletics Emeritus Columbia Theological Seminary Decatur, Georgia The title says it: these are earthy sermons in which a believable voice tells our human story, recites our literature and drama, reports the news that is our daily lot, and does all this with a sharp eye for the Bible's images, a keen ear for the Tradition's youthful voices. A fine example of preaching. Charles L. Rice Professor of Homiletics Drew University Theological School Madison, New Jersey Thomas G. Long is Francis Landey Patton Professor of Preaching and Worship at Princeton Theological Seminary. He is the author of many books and is one of the most well-known teachers of preachers in America.

Something Is about to Happen

Christian Books & Bibles

Ministry & Evangelism

CSS Publishing Company

Thomas G. Long develops a comprehensive theological vision of preaching (i.e., preaching as "bearing witness"). He then develops all the practical material about sermon creation that comes out of this unified understanding. The result of his deft integration of the theory and practice of homiletics is this basic guide to putting together a good sermon. Ministers and preachers come from within the church, not to it from the outside. Basing his book on the promise, Long shows seminary students and pastors how to reach beyond themselves and the congregation to the greater reality of God's presence and concern for all the world. His clear writing style will appeal to ministers and students from all churches and denominations.

Witness of Preaching

The Hymnal 1982, according to the use of the Episcopal Church. This is the Deluxe Singer's edition which is genuine bonded leather. The hymnal has multicolored ribbons for bookmarks and gold page edges. Very nice edition.

The Hymnal 1982 - Deluxe Singer's Edition

The Church Hymnal Corporation

Almost every congregation is experiencing tension over worship. Many congregations have been participating in a renaissance of worship known as the "liturgical movement" and have reclaimed worship forms that have served the church for centuries. Yet because the church today is operating in a radically changed cultural environment, many people in our society do not understand liturgical worship and thus we must find language, music, themes, and images that speak to the unchurched, spiritually seeking person. In Beyond the Worship Wars, Thomas G. Long discusses the nine characteristics of vital and faithful worship practiced by a wide range of "third-way" congregations―all characteristics that make for vital and faithful worshi

Beyond the Worship Wars

Churches & Church Leadership

The Alban Institute

A testimony preaching (Korean Edition)

Christian Documentary Mission

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