Download or read book The Roundtable Pulpit written by John S. McClure and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collaboration is one of the best ways to make a difference when leading a congregation. Now John S. McClure shows how collaborative preaching is the best way to inspire and guide a congregation. Most preachers use a sovereign leader-centered style or an inductive (consultative) style of preaching. John McClure shows why these styles are sometimes manipulative and ineffective: they do not take seriously the spiritual wisdom and tested experience that are present in God's people - the laity. In collaborative preaching, a revolving, expanding roundtable is established, where a pastor and as many as ten church members meet to discuss the concerns and ministries of the congregation. The pastor speaks prophetically each Sunday on behalf of this roundtable and honors the Holy Spirit who is at work among the whole people.

Download or read book A Critical Evaluation of the Roundtable Pulpit Theory of John McClure from an Ubuntu Perspective written by Bulelani Vete and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Witness of Preaching written by Thomas G. Long and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thorough revision of this classic text is even clearer and more helpful than the first edition. Long has updated the language, expanded the key chapter on biblical exegesis, and has included more examples of sermon forms, illustrations, and conclusions.

Download or read book Sharing the Word written by Lucy Atkinson Rose and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lucy Atkinson Rose proposes a nonhierarchical, communal relationship between pastor and congregation that questions traditional assumptions of preaching, and offers insight from those on the margin and those outside the field of homiletics. She invites preachers to practice a style of conversational preaching rooted in connectedness and a sense of mutuality between preacher and worshipers.

Download or read book Preaching from the Round Table written by Maurice Brown and published by Guardian Books. This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The modern era with its technological innovations demands that preachers be more sensitive to the demands of their hearers. The universal accessibility and use of commentaries enable the preacher and listener alike to participate in the process of revelation. Consequently, there is a need for a revolution in the pulpit. Preaching From the Round Table has investigated and confirmed that collaboration with members of the congregation can significantly aid this process. The research for this book uncovered evidence that reflects the interaction between members, their cultural milieu and the preacher. While it does not purport to be the final word on preaching, it demonstrates how engagement between laity and clergy can benefit the proclamation of the Gospel through the preaching of the Word. "Maurice Brown takes the time to highlight the benefits, techniques and practices of collaborative preaching. Through his experience of being a preacher for many years he brings a fresh approach to the construction and preparation of sermons. The method that he proposes is one that unites the congregation through the dialogue of the preacher listening to the voices of his listeners." - Patrick A. Herbert, D.Min., Senior Pastor, Birmingham, England. "Dr. Brown's call to widen the circle of organized listening and feedback is a needed supplement to the homiletical task. In healthcare, we have joint accreditation for hospitals. In higher education, we have associations that assess learning outcomes. In ministry, we have impressionistic and anecdotal feedback! Dr. Brown wants to change that. He argues that clerics can indeed benefit from regular, structured, and systematic feedback from parishioners on the need - meeting effectiveness of their sermons. While one may not agree with all of Dr. Brown's assertions, nevertheless, he deserves kudos for a well-written, well conceived, and well designed contribution to the ministry of preaching." - Leslie N. Pollard, PhD (New Testament), D.Min (Preaching and Worship), MBA (Organizational Management), Vice-President, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California. Maurice Brown received his Doctor of Ministry degree in Preaching from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary, a member of the Association of Chicago Theological Schools. He has conducted seminars at pastors and elders' retreats in England, Bermuda, and Jamaica. Married to Launa Brown, he is the father of five children; Eric, Anne, Michael, Jeffrey, and Jacynth.

Download or read book Pulpit Table talk written by Edward Bannerman Ramsay and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Church in the Round written by Letty M. Russell and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ideas of the Christian church are changing, and Letty Russell envisions its future as partnership and sharing for all members around a common table of hospitality. Russell draws on her pastorate in Harlem, her classes in theology, and many ecumenical conversations to help the newly emerging church face the challenges of liberation for all people.

Download or read book Best Advice for Preaching written by John S. McClure and published by Fortress Press. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bright new resource for working preachers. Packed with preaching wisdom from twenty-seven outstanding American preachers from various religious and ethnic backgrounds.

Download or read book The Round Table written by and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 726 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Other wise Preaching written by John S McClure and published by Chalice Press. This book was released on 2001-12-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "John McClure's book is a double treasure. It tracks the way North American homileticians have responded to the cultural, social, and philosophical movements of recent decades, and it introduces the reader to both linguistic and ethical ways to deconstruct preaching." - Edward Farley, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee

Download or read book Preaching God s Grand Drama written by Ahmi Lee and published by Baker Academic. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can preachers preach biblically faithful sermons that move listeners to positive action? An author on the cutting edge of contemporary homiletics and theology offers a fresh approach to preaching that helps listeners see themselves as actors in God's grand drama. Ahmi Lee presents a unifying "third way" in homiletical approaches (i.e., theodramatic) that reimagines the preacher's role in relation to the Bible, the congregation, and the world. The book not only helps students understand various preaching models but also is relevant to working preachers who want to critique and improve their approach. Foreword by Mark Labberton.

Download or read book Pulpit Table talk written by Edward Bannerman Ramsay and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Pulpit Table Talk written by Edward; B. Ramsay and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-20 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from Pulpit Table-Talk: Containing Remarks Anecdotes on Preachers and Preaching The Edinburgh Philosophical Institution is one of the most important of the Scientific and Literary Associations of the Northern Metropohs. It has been in operation for some years, and the late Lord Brougham was President from its commencement. The Institution has purchased a house, and possesses a valuable library, reading-room, classrooms, and other apphances for classes and for encouraging studies in Literature and Science. Public and popular Lectures are delivered throughout the winter session; and some of the most distinguished scholars, historians, and philosophers of the day have contributed their valuable share of such instruction. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Under the Oak Tree written by Ronald J. Allen and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2013-11-06 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Two trends in the early twenty-first-century intersect to give this volume immediate relevance: 1) The emerging postmodern ethos in North America is calling into question many things we have taken for granted, including the purposes of the church; and 2) our time is increasingly fractious as groups with distinct worldviews become polarized and often antagonistic. Eleven noted contributors join a growing current that sees conversation as an image to refresh our thinking about the nature and purpose of the church, and as a process in which individuals and communities with different perspectives come together for real understanding. Under the Oak Tree employs the image of Sarah and Abraham greeting three visitors under the Oaks of Mamre as an image for the church as a community of conversation, a community that opens itself to the otherness of the Bible, voices in history and tradition, others in the contemporary social and ecological worlds. Furthermore, the book shows how conversation can lead the church to action. The book takes a practical approach by exploring how conversation can shape key parts of the church's life. Topics include preaching, worship, formation, evangelism, pastoral care, mission and ecumenism, social witness, and the relationship of Christianity to other religions. Foundational chapters consider God as conversational, the church as community of conversation, and the minister as conversation leader. "

Download or read book The Round Table written by William Hazlitt and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2022-10-20 with total page 582 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1871.

Download or read book The Pulpit Commentary Volume 8 written by Spence-Jones, Henry and published by Delmarva Publications, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-08-15 with total page 8658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pulpit Commentary was first published between 1880 and 1919 and is a highly respected work written by conservative, trustworthy men. Containing over 22,000 pages and 95,000 entries, it is one of the largest and best-selling homiletic commentary sets of all time. It was directed by editors Joseph Exell and Henry Donald Maurice Spence-Jones and utilized more than 100 authors over a 30-year span. When reading this commentary, it is not difficult to see why it has remained a favorite amongst pastors for more than 100 years. There are three key elements which set this apart from its contemporaries, the first being that it gives an exposition or verse-by-verse annotation of each verse in the Bible. The second element is that it explores the framework of the text, the homiletics. Finally, it supplies the homilies with multiple model sermons from various authors. Also included is a translation as well as historical and geographical information. The Evangelical Magazine and Missionary Chronicle declared, “This commentary bids fair to take a conspicuous place among the ever-multiplying aids to the study of the Holy Scriptures. It will revive the great work of Lange, and will far exceed the Speaker's Commentary in the bulk and fullness of its material. The peculiarity of the Pulpit Commentary is that it offers special assistance to the preacher: first by giving him a critical and exegetical exposition of the text of Scripture, and then providing him with succinct and helpful directions as to the preachable aspects of the chapter and paragraph already explained." The print edition of this set typically retails for more than $1,000 making the current offered price a very good bargain. Due to its size, it has been broken up into nine separate volumes: Volume 1 - Genesis to Joshua Volume 2 - Judges to 2 Kings Volume 3 - 1 Chronicles to Job Volume 4 - Psalms to Song of Songs Volume 5 - Isaiah to Daniel Volume 6 - Hosea to Malachi Volume 7 - Matthew to John Volume 8 - Act to Philippians Volume 9- Colossians to Revelation The footnotes have been placed in line with the text with each footnote number enclosed in red brackets (i.e.: []) and the text in green. There is also a linked table of contents at the beginning of each volume for ease of navigation. Key Features: * Over 22,000 pages with more than 95,000 entries * One of the largest and exhaustive commentary sets of its kind * Contributions from over 100 authors * Expositions—with thorough verse-by-verse commentary of each verse of the Bible * Homiletics—with the framework or overall look of the text * Homilies—four to six sample sermons from various authors * Detailed information on Biblical customs * Historical and geographical information * Translations of key Hebrew and Greek words All 23 Volumes of the printed version are included in these nine volumes. 1. Genesis/Exodus 2. Leviticus/Numbers 3. Deuteronomy/Joshua/Judges 4. Ruth/1&2 Samuel 5. 1&2 Kings 6. 1&2 Chronicles 7. Ezra/Nehemiah/Esther/Job 8. Psalms 9. Proverbs/Ecclesiastes/Song of Solomon 10. Isaiah 11. Jeremiah/Lamentations 12. Ezekiel 13. Daniel/Hosea/Joel 14. Amos - Malachi 15. Matthew 16. Mark/Luke 17. John 18. Acts/Romans 19. 1&2 Corinthians 20. Galatians - Colossians 21. 1&2 Thessalonians - James 22. 1&2 Peter - Revelation

Download or read book Preaching Words written by John S. McClure and published by Presbyterian Publishing Corp. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John McClure'sPreaching Wordshighlights the most important ideas in homiletics and preaching, offering short explanations of these ideas, what scholars of preaching are saying about them, and how they can help in today's preaching. Topics range from elements of the sermon (introduction, body, and conclusion) to aspects of delivery, types of preaching in different Christian traditions, and theories of preaching.