A Little Book for New Preachers: Why and How to Study Homiletics (Little Books)

One of the central tasks of pastoral ministry is preaching the Word of God. Yet those who are called to ministry may feel unprepared, unable, or unwilling to step into this role. Moreover, the discipline of homiletics sometimes gets lost amid the exegetical questions, theological debates, and denominational disputes that overwhelm our attention. In this brief introduction to preaching, Matthew Kim helps to prepare those called to preach the Word. A seasoned preacher himself, Kim provides proven insight and guidance about the importance and history of preaching, the characteristics of faithful preaching, and the personal habits of a faithful preacher. With his help, both those training for ministry and those new to the pastoral task will be encouraged as they undertake their calling. Acknowledgments Introduction PART ONE Why Study Preaching? 1. Preaching: The Forgotten Discipline 2. Preaching: A Great Legacy 3. Preaching: Making Disciples PART TWO Characteristics of Faithful Preaching 4. Faithful Interpretation 5. Faithful Cultural Exegesis 6. Faithful Application PART THREE Characteristics of Faithful Preachers 7. Being Pastoral and Loving 8. Being a Person of Character and Integrity 9. Being Prayerful and Spirit-Led Name and Subject Index Scripture Index Notes Praise for A Little Book for New Preachers About the Author More Titles from InterVarsity Press "One of the central tasks of pastoral ministry is preaching the Word of God. Yet those who are called to ministry may feel unprepared, unable, or unwilling to step into this role. In this brief introduction to homiletics, seasoned preacher Matthew Kim provides proven insight and guidance about the importance and history of preaching, the characteristics of faithful preaching, and the personal habits of a faithful preacher"-- Provided by publisher