Volume 6
Fall 2007 - Spiritual Life of the Preacher
Learn about the spiritual life of the preacher from the past and present. We will hear from Michael Quicke talk about Charles Spurgeon, as a figure from the past.The Center for Preaching team will examine ways to nurture our spiritual lives. A message to preachers by Bryan Wilkerson, senior pastor of Grace Chapel, will also be featured.
Further Resources
Kindled Fire: How the Methods of C.H. Spurgeon Can Help Your Preaching by Zack Eswine; Mentor, 2006.
Lectures to My Students by Charles Spurgeon; Christian Heritage, 2000.
Listen to sample audio: Interview with Michael Quicke
Winter 2007 - Preaching the Core of the Gospel
Sit down at the table with the Center for Preaching team and theology faculty of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary to discuss the core of the Gospel. In a world adrift of spiritual moorings, join us to think about why we need to focus on the key truths of the Gospel and how we can preach on these foundational truths.
Further Resources
Preaching the Gospel by Tim Keller. Resurgence Conference Message, 2006.
Preaching the Gospel from the Center of the Evangelical World by Matt Chandler. Resurgence Conference Message, 2008.
Preaching the Cross by Mark Dever, Ligon Duncan, Al Mohler, and C.J. Mahaney; Crossway Books, 2007.
Going Public with the Gospel: Reviving Evangelistic Proclamation by Lon Allison, Mark Anderson; IVP, 2003.
In My Place Condemned He Stood by J.I. Packer; Crossway Books, 2008.
Basic Christianity by John Stott; IVP Books, 2007.
Listen to sample audio: Theological Roundtable: Scott Gibson with Richard Lints and David Wells
Spring 2008 - Planning Your Preaching with Purpose
Get yourself set on what it means to plan your preaching. Dr. Scott Gibson will guide you in planning your preaching in light of what God is doing in your congregation and in your community.
Further Resources
Planning Your Preaching by Stephen Rummage; Kregel, 2002.
12 Essential Skills for Great Preaching by Wayne McDill; B&H Publishing Group, 2006.
Preaching with Power by Michael Duduit; Baker, 2006.
Strategic Preaching by William Hull; Chalice Press, 2007.
3 Ways to Plan Your Preaching by Marshall Shelley; Leadership Journal, Spring 1983.
Planning a One-Year Preaching Calendar by Nelson Searcy. Church Leader Insights MP3. (Free download with code- "Preaching127")
Summer 2008 - Exploring Preaching in the Emergent Church
As the emergent church seeks to connect with our changing culture, their approach and style of communication is adjusting and being re-evaluated. We want to look at the positive insights they have found in communicating to our postmodern world, as well as the potential dangers of these changes. What are the implications for our preaching in light of our changing culture? Jimmy Long, author of "Emerging Hope," will join us for a discussion on preaching in the emergent church.
Further Resources
Why We're Not Emergent: By Two Guys Who Should Be by Kevin DeYoung and Ted Kluck; Moody Press, 2008.
The Courage to be Protestant: Truth-Lovers, Marketers, and Emergents in the Postmodern World by David Wells; Eerdmans, 2008.
Becoming Conversant with the Emerging Church by D.A. Carson; Zondervan, 2005.
Preaching to the Emerging Church by Dan Kimball; Preaching Magazine Nov/Dec 2004.
Emerging Churches by Eddie Gibbs and Ryan Bolger; Baker Academic, 2005.
The Emerging Church by Dan Kimball; Zondervan/Youth Specialties, 2003.
Preaching with Power by Michael Duduit (one chapter is an interview with Brian McLaren); Baker, 2006.
Preaching Re-Imagined by Doug Pagitt; Zondervan/Youth Specialties, 2005.
Experiential Storytelling by Mark Miller; Zondervan/Youth Specialties, 2004.
