Graceful Speech: An Invitation to Preaching

THIS BOOK HELPS THE READER UNDERSTAND THE THEOLOGICAL TASK OF BECOMING A PREACHER, THE CRAFT OF WRITING THE SERMON, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATING THE GOSPEL IN THE PRESENT. A HOLISTIC BOOK THAT CONTAINS PRACTICAL ADVICE, QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION, AND DIRECTIONS FOR FURTHER GROWTH IN PREACHING.

In this introductory text, Lucy Lind Hogan helps the reader understand the theological task of becoming a preacher, the craft of writing the sermon, and the importance of communicating the gospel in the present world. In doing so, she creates a book that is more holistic than any other homiletics text currently on the market.

Hogan begins with a theological rationale for preaching, which serves as a basis for understanding the identity of the preacher. She then explores the context for preaching, showing how to interpret a scriptural text, design a sermon, and use illustrations and examples. She also discusses preaching for special occasions, the use of different technologies in preaching, and the importance of delivery. This book includes questions for reflection.