Rooted in a clear understanding of the indispensable authority of God's word, Transforming Preaching provides a wealth of practical wisdom and advice for anyone approaching the task of preaching for the first time. It also serves as a useful refresher for all who want to increase the effectiveness of their preaching ministry. Basing his advice on the latest research into the way people listen, learn and grow in the Christian life, David Heywood looks at ways of constructing and delivering successful sermons, while also providing a stimulating guide to the principles and benefits of interactive preaching.

David Heywood

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Introduction

1. Why preach?

2. The sermon as learning event

3. A step-by-step guide to sermon preparation

4. Involving the congregation

Transforming Preaching is a basic text for all those approaching the ministry of preaching for the first time. David Heywood roots preaching in a clear understanding of the nature and authority of the word of God; explains how people listen, learn and grow in the Christian life and provides clear guidelines on how to construct a sermon.

Transforming Preaching is a basic text for all those approaching the ministry of preaching for the first time. David Heywood roots preaching in a clear understanding of the nature and authority of the word of God; explains how people listen, learn and grow in the Christian life and provides clear guidelines on how to construct a sermon. The reader is also challenged to think beyond the traditional monologue approach to preaching and the book includes a guide to the principles involved in interactive preaching. This new title in the SPCK Library of Ministry series provides a firm foundation on which to grow and develop the reader's preaching skills and will also serve as a useful refresher for those who want to reflect on their ministry.

David Heywood is director of Pastoral Studies at Ripon College Cuddesdon. He has over twenty years' experience of ministry in the Church of England and is the author of Mission and Ministry for a Changing Church (SCM 2011).

Preaching for beginners or those who want a refresher course - part of the SPCK Library of Ministry series

Transforming Preaching

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