Leadership Handbook of Preaching and Worship

Description

This is what pastors reach for when planning worship services, including baptisms, weddings, funerals, and the Lord's Supper. Over 200 articles by well-known ministry leaders.

Sujets

• Philosophie et théologie

Informations

• Publié par: Baker Publishing Group
• Date de parution: 01 août 1997
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781441241535
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 1 Mo

Extrait

In honor of the men who introduced me to the meaning of pastoral ministry:
Mark L. Koehler Robert B. Munger Sonny Salsbury H. Hollis Allen
© 1992 Christianity Today, Inc.
Previously copublished in 1992 by Christianity Today, Inc., and Baker Publishing Group as Leadership Handbooks of Practical Theology , vol. 1: Word & Worship
Copublished by Christianity Today, Inc., and Baker Publishing Group
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Ebook edition created 2013
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means for example, electronic, photocopy, recording without the prior written permission of the publisher. The only exception is brief quotations in printed reviews.
ISBN 978-1-4412-4153-5
Quotations from the Bible, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved.
Chapter 5 , “The Basic Form of the Sermon,” is adapted from The Witness of Preaching by Thomas G. Long, with permission from Westminster/John Knox Press. © 1989 Thomas G. Long.
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
Introduction
R esponding to the need for a comprehensive and up-to-date reference work for pastoral ministry. L EADERSHIP , a practical journal for church leaders (published by Christianity Today, Inc.), teamed with Baker Book House to develop a set of three Leadership Handbooks of Practical Theology to cover the full spectrum of ministry practice. This first volume, with nearly two hundred articles by a hundred writers, speaks specifically about Word & Worship the priestly, prophetic, and sacramental responsibilities of a parish minister. Coming volumes on Outreach & Care , along with Leadership & Administration , will round out the series.
How to Use This Book
While many of you will want to read this series from cover to cover to augment a systematic understanding of the practice of ministry, others may reach for this volume seeking specific reference information. Since articles are arranged topically rather than alphabetically, a word on the book’s logic will help you understand how to find the appropriate articles. Here is a suggested method:
• Turn to the table of contents. This, of course, is a comprehensive listing of the articles in this volume. The titles have been kept simple and direct to indicate the subject matter covered in the articles.
• Note the seven main sections. Parts I through VII Preaching, Worship, Music, the Lord’s Supper, Baptism, Weddings, and Funerals denote the main subject areas handled in this volume. Questions of ministry practice that fall within these areas are likely to be covered within the various sections.
• Look for a main essay that matches your subject. Each section is divided into several chapters anchored by a main essay. The chapters also include a number of briefer articles (sidebars). The title of a main essay shows the subject covered in the chapter, and there are 38 chapter essays to cover the full sweep of subjects.
• Check the brief articles accompanying the chapter essays. The sidebars to the main essays cluster in the subject area the essay addresses. Each one briefly touches on a specific aspect of practical ministry, offering background, insight, and ideas. If you haven’t found an essay that meets your specific need, you will probably find one of the 147 sidebars speaks directly to it.
• Take a trial run. Let’s say you want to teach new members about your worship service, and the subject of benedictions comes up. You turn to the table of contents and find “ Part