The very idea of preaching a single doctrine seems misguided, even though it’s far superior to preaching on neat themes that intrigue the consumers out there. So I didn’t expect to like reading ...

Instead of exhaustion, homiletics can bring you life. Perhaps the most visible part of pastoring is the upfront teaching and preaching. Bringing a timely and truthful message demands preparation, ...

During my ministry to my first two churches, I floundered. For ten years I searched for a way to make my sermons meaningful. I used both topical and exegetical preaching, but something was lacking. A ...

“Exegesis for Preaching” (working title, German translation “Exegese für die Predigt”, in the following only called EfP), describes a project, in which New Testament exegetes, practical theologists, ...

When Mark McGranahan was finally done with high school, he was ready to be done. “After high school, I said, ‘Thank God I’m done with school. I am never going back again,’” said McGranahan, who grew ...