Mastering Contemporary Preaching (Mastering Ministry Series)

Preaching isn't like archery, where the bull's-eye is clearly marked and the target is stationary. As veteran preachers have discovered, it's not always easy to spot the core interests and needs of a particular congregation. Often they are not openly displayed, and they're constantly changing. Pastors aiming to apply the Word of God to the people of today will find their sights pointed in the right direction by this book. This first volume in the MASTERING MINISTRY series addresses the questions pastors are asking and the questions seminarians will be asking once they get acclimated to ministry. Today's preachers who want their sermons to relate to everyday life are asking hard questions. How do you deal with that oh-so-delicate subject of sex? How do you preach about money without appearing to meddle? How do you motivated your congregation to 100% commitment? How much do you reveal of your own personal struggles in order to relate to your audience? How do you maintain an effective preaching ministry for a lifetime, without unintentionally sabotaging your ministry? Bill Hybels, Stuart Briscoe, and Haddon Robinson have wrested with these issues. Their advice is practical and proven, laced w