Leadership Handbook of Preaching and Worship PDF
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Contents Cover Title Page Dedication Copyright Introduction Contributors PART I: Preaching Introduction 1. The Purpose of Preaching: Its Biblical and Historical Background Edmund P. Clowney Evangelistic Preaching Prophetic Preaching Pastoral Preaching 2. Understanding and Applying the Text Robertson McQuilkin Interpreting Historical Passages Interpreting Psalms and Proverbs Interpreting Job and Ecclesiastes Interpreting the Prophets Interpreting the Gospels Interpreting the Epistles Interpreting Apocalyptic Passages 3. Denominational Preaching Traditions and Distinctives John Bishop Renaissance and Reformation Preaching Seventeenth- and Eighteenth-Century Preaching Nineteenth- and Twentieth-Century Preaching Cross-cultural Preaching 4. Planning Preaching Stuart Briscoe Preaching the Lectionary Preaching Book Series Preaching Topical Sermons Preaching and the Calendar Guest Preachers 5. The Basic Form of the Sermon Thomas Long The Children’s Sermon Women in the Pulpit African-American Preaching Trends in Homiletics Preaching on Radio or Television 6. Preparing a Sermon Dan Baumann Staying Spiritually Fresh The Pastor’s Library Using Bible-Study Software Imagination and Creativity in Preaching Titles and Introductions Conclusions Invitations 7. Sermon Illustrations Michael P. Green Managing Sermon Illustrations Pulpit Plagiarism Storytelling Pulpit Humor 8. Working from Applications to Action David Mains 9. Sermon Delivery Ralph L. Lewis Preaching Without Notes Preaching from a Manuscript Before and After You Preach Preaching as if One-on-One Emotion in Preaching Persuasion Versus Manipulation Adapting to the Congregation Surveying Sermon Response PART II: Worship Introduction 10. The Purpose and Meaning of Worship Ralph P. Martin The Use of the Bible in Worship Anglican Worship Lutheran Worship Reformed Worship Free Church Worship Pentecostal and Charismatic Worship Worship in the African-American Church 11. Prayer C. John Weborg Invocations Prayers of Confession The Pastoral Prayer The Prayer Meeting Prayer Vigils 12. Planning Worship Howard Stevenson The Time and Day of Worship Services Not on Sunday Morning The Church Year Holy Days and Holidays Observing National Holidays Preparing Church Bulletins Announcements The Call to Worship The Public Reading of Scripture Creeds and Confessions Public Sharing of Concerns Passing the Peace Proclamation of the Word The Offering Benedictions 13. Leading the Worship of God Ronald B. Allen Drawing Out a Timid Congregation Including Youth and Children in Worship Pastoral Care in Worship Worship Leaders and Ushers 14. Special Church Services James L. Christensen Celebrating the Advent Season Lent and Holy Week Ordination and Installation of a Minister Reception of New Members The Church as a Healing Community Revival Services Outdoor Worship Services Fine Arts Festivals Radio Services Televised Services 15. Special Services in the Community Edward G. Dobson Baccalaureate Services Military Chapel Services Hospital Chapel Services 16. Balancing Tradition and Innovation Paul Anderson Contemporary Worship Art in Worship Symbolism in Worship Vestments Choral Readings Drama in Church Dance as Worship Multimedia in Worship Worship for People with Disabilities Architecture, Acoustics, and Lighting PART III: Music Introduction 17. The Purpose of Christian Music Gordon L. Borror Performance or Offering? Dealing with Conflicting Musical Tastes 18. Planning a Music Program Gordon L. Borror Selecting and Purchasing Music Obeying Copyright Law 19. Overseeing a Music Program Garth Bolinder Working with Organists and Pianists Should Church Musicians Be Paid? Purchasing Musical Instruments Maintaining Pianos and Organs 20. Keys to Congregational Singing Howard Stevenson Selecting a Hymnal Introducing New Music 21. Directing Choral Music Mary Hopper Leading Children’s Choirs Leading Youth Choirs 22. Directing Instrumental Groups Daniel A. Sommerville Directing Handbell Choirs 23. Concerts and Special Events George H. Dupere Coordinating Special Music Using Electronics PART IV: The Lord’s Supper Introduction 24. The Purpose of the Lord’s Supper Ralph P. Martin The Lord’s Supper: How Often? 25. Planning the Lord’s Supper William H. Willimon 26. The Administration of the Lord’s Supper Harry Boonstra Preparing People to Partake Communion for Shut-ins PART V: Baptism Introduction 27. The Purpose of Baptism Geoffrey W. Bromiley Baptism or Dedication? Modes of Baptism Baptism: Private or in Worship? 28. Preparing People for Baptism William H. Willimon Infant Baptisms and Dedications Preparations for Adult Baptisms Difficult Requests for Baptism 29. Performing Baptisms Calvin C. Ratz The Role of Godparents The Congregation’s Role in Baptism Baptism Follow-up 30. Confirmation Paul Anderson PART VI: Weddings Introduction 31. The Purpose of a Marriage Ceremony Douglas M. Cecil Divorce and Remarriage Dealing with Matters of Etiquette 32. Planning a Wedding Ceremony Donald Wilson Stake Writing Vows The Wedding Sermon Wedding Music Wedding Innovations The Blessing of a Civil Marriage The Renewal of Marriage Vows 33. Performing Wedding Ceremonies James D. Berkley The Wedding Rehearsal The Role of Wedding Hostess The Role of Wedding Musicians 34. Handling Wedding Details Edd Breeden Working with Photographers and Florists Rehearsal Dinners and Receptions PART VII: Funerals Introduction 35. The Purpose of Funerals James Christensen Cremation or Burial? 36. Planning Funeral Services Robert Blair The Eulogy The Funeral Sermon Music for Funerals The Committal Service Military Rites 37. Pastoral Responsibilities for Funerals Douglas M. Cecil Working with Funeral Directors 38. Handling the Hard Deaths Roger F. Miller Funerals for Strangers and Nonbelievers Back Cover Contributors General Editor James D. Berkley Executive Editor Marshall B. Shelley Editorial Administrator Bonnie Rice Editorial Assistant Cynthia Thomas Consulting Editor Paul E. Engle Senior Copy Editor Gary Wilde Assistant Copy Editor Noel A. Calhoun III Acquisitions Editor J. Isamu Yamamoto Writers Ronald B. Allen, Th.D., Dallas Theological Seminary. Professor of Hebrew Scriptures, Western Seminary, Portland, Oregon. Paul Anderson, M.Div. Lutheran Divinity School. Senior Pastor, Trinity Lutheran Church, San Pedro, California. Gregory Asimakoupoulos, M.Div., North Park Theological Seminary. Pastor, Crossroads Covenant Church, Concord, California. Larry D. Ballenger, D.Min., San Francisco Theological Seminary. Associate Pastor, Irvine Presbyterian Church, Irvine, California. Scott G. Bauer, M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary. Executive Director of Ministries, The Church on the Way, Van Nuys, California. Dan Baumann, Th.D., Boston University School of Theology. Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church, Geneva, Illinois. Nancy D. Becker, M.Div., Union Theological Seminary (New York). Pastor, Ogden Dunes Community Church, Ogden Dunes, Indiana. James D. Berkley, D.Min., Fuller Theological Seminary. Editor, YOUR CHURCH, Carol Stream, Illinois. Perry H. Biddle, Jr., D.Min., Vanderbilt University. Minister and author, Old Hickory, Tennessee. John Bishop, Ph.D., Drew University. Retired Methodist minister and lecturer, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Robert Blair, M.A., Pepperdine University. Retired minister, Church of Christ in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Stephen A. Bly, M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary. Pastor, Winchester Community Church, Winchester, Idaho. Garth Bolinder, M.Div., North Park Theological Seminary. Pastor, Hillcrest Covenant Church, Prairie Village, Kansas. Harry Boonstra, Ph.D., Loyola University (Chicago). Theological Librarian, Calvin College and Seminary, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Paul D. Borden, Ph.D., University of Denver. Executive Vice President and Academic Dean, Denver Seminary, Denver, Colorado. Gordon L. Borror, M.A., California State University at Los Angeles. Assistant Professor of Church Music, Western Conservative Baptist Seminary, Portland, Oregon. Edd Breeden, M.Div., Fuller Theological Seminary. Senior Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Santa Cruz, California. Emily R. Brink, Ph.D., Northwestern University. Music and Liturgy Editor, CRC Publications, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Stuart Briscoe, D.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Senior Pastor, Elmbrook Church,
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