A Little Book for New Preachers - (Little Books) by Matthew D Kim (Paperback)

About the Book

One of the central tasks of pastoral ministry is preaching the Word of God. Yet those who are called to ministry may feel unprepared, unable, or unwilling to step into this role. In this brief introduction to homiletics, seasoned preacher Matthew Kim provides proven insight and guidance about the importance and history of preaching, the characteristics of faithful preaching, and the personal habits of a faithful preacher.

Book Synopsis

One of the central tasks of pastoral ministry is preaching the Word of God.

Yet those who are called to ministry may feel unprepared, unable, or unwilling to step into this role. Moreover, the discipline of homiletics sometimes gets lost amid the exegetical questions, theological debates, and denominational disputes that overwhelm our attention.

In this brief introduction to preaching, Matthew Kim helps to prepare those called to preach the Word. A seasoned preacher himself, Kim provides proven insight and guidance about the importance and history of preaching, the characteristics of faithful preaching, and the personal habits of a faithful preacher. With his help, both those training for ministry and those new to the pastoral task will be encouraged as they undertake their calling.

Review Quotes

"There are lots of books on how to build a sermon, but in Matthew Kim's A Little Book for New Preachers, he takes a different approach. Instead of walking readers through the process of sermon construction, Kim helps us explore why preaching is so vital and what an effective sermon and preacher look like. This will be an excellent resource for young ministers who are just beginning their preparation, but it will also be an enjoyable read for veteran preachers as a refreshing reminder of why we do what we do."

--Michael Duduit, executive editor of Preaching magazine, dean of the Clamp Divinity School of Anderson University, Anderson, SC

About the Author

Matthew D. Kim (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is the George F. Bennett Chair in Practical Theology, director of the Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching, and director of the mentored ministry program at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is the author of Finding Our Voice: A Vision for Asian North American Preaching, Preaching with Cultural Intelligence: Understanding the People Who Hear Our Sermons, and 7 Lessons for New Pastors: Your First Year in Ministry.