Short Guide Offers Practical Advice for Aspiring Expositors of God's Word Preachers fill our church pulpits, conference stages, and television airwaves. But the question remains: What is good preaching really like? In this accessible volume—written for preachers and preachers in training—pastor David Helm outlines what it takes to be a faithful proclaimer of God's word. After exploring ways preaching can fall short of biblical exposition, Helm outlines a process of sermon preparation that ensures a more accurate handling of the biblical text. Moving from exegesis and theological reflection to the contextualized needs of today, this short book offers practical, step-by-step guidance for preaching that will promote the health and holiness of the church. A Great Resource for Church Leaders: Offers accessible and practical guidance for those seeking to strengthen their preaching while remaining faithful to the Bible Practical: Draws on the life and work of Charles Simeon, a famous English preacher, with applicable, step-by-step guidance  Part of the 9 Marks Building Healthy Churches Series David R. Helm (MDiv, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) serves as senior pastor of Christ Church Chicago. He also serves as chairman of the board of directors for the Charles Simeon Trust, an organization that promotes practical instruction in preaching. He is the coauthor (with Jon Dennis) of The Genesis Factor; a contributor to Preach the Word: Essays on Expository Preaching; and the author of The Big Picture Story Bible and  1–2 Peter and Jude in the Preaching the Word commentary series.
Published by: Crossway