Summer 1981

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The preaching of the gospel and the act of worship are two of the principal functions of the church. To be effective, the pastor or leader must be familiar with both the purpose and the techniques of preaching and worship. The following books offer many insights and practical suggestions on these two subjects.

Abbey, Merrill R. Communication in Pulpit and Parish. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1980. An explanation of the communication process and how to best use it in communicating the gospel.

Anderson, Ray S., ed. Theological Foundations for Ministry. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1978. A presentation of the theological basis for ministry issues, including preaching and worship.

Baumann, J. Daniel. An Introduction to Contemporary Preaching. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1972. A study of how to use communication and the truth of the Scriptures to bring about change in the lives of people.

Blackwood, Andrew W. The Fine Art of Preaching. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1976. A book in the style of his earlier work, The Fine Art of Public Worship.

Brooks, Phillips. Lectures on Preaching. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1978. Lectures by this famous preacher concerning the elements of preaching, the sermon, the listener, and the compelling nature of preaching.

Crum, Milton. Manual on Preaching: A New Process of Sermon Development. Valley Forge: Judson Press, 1977. A training manual on sermon preparation with specific helps at relating the message to the needs of the congregation.

Daane, James. Preaching With Confidence. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1980. Inspiring reading for preachers on the power of the pulpit.

Dodd, C. H. The Apostolic Preaching and Its Developments. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1980. A study of the growth and development ...

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