Variety in Your Preaching

No field offers a greater challenge and opportunity to those who enter it than the Christian ministry. Success in such work is directly related to the effectiveness of the preacher in the pulpit. Today, more than ever before, his sermons must be the means of strong religious leadership in his congregation, his community, and his country. The voice of the Church must be heard above the voices of the many materialistic and commercial agencies which, from the platform, and over the radio and television, seek to influence the lives of men. Therefore the training given potential Christian ministers is of greatest Important. It should inspire them not only to dedicate their lives completely and courageously; to learn facts, principles, and theology; but it should develop in them the highest degree of skill in preaching. To this end, intensive, sound training in speech must be combined with that in homiletis in a program of instruction to insure sermons which are carefully planned and effectively presented. No part of this program should be left to the inspiratin of the moment or chance. The authors of Variety in Your Preaching have taken an important forward step with the publication of this volume. They have combined these necessary materials in teachable form for the sminary; they have provided a source of practical help for the minister in the pulpit. The chapters which follow are organized and written to train men and women to preach more articulately, more impressively, and more convincingly, the messages so vital to Christian Leadership in our Time.