Creative Styles Of Preaching

Elliott describes several different styles of contemporary preaching. A discussion about each style--such as narrative, evangelistic, African American and topical--is followed by two example sermons from such preachers as Tony Campolo, Barbara Brown Taylor, Sam Proctor, Fred Craddock and William Willimon.

This useful book on newer preaching styles is designed for seminarians and experienced clergy alike. It consists of nine chapters, each treating a different contemporary approach to preaching: Narrative, Evangelistic, African-American, Topical, Pastoral, Biblical, Literary, and Imaginative styles. Each chapter is illustrated by sermons from well-known preachers including Tony Campolo, Barbara Brown Taylor, Sam Proctor, Fred Craddock, William Willimon, Ronald Allen, and others. This book will prove to be an invaluable travel guide to the homiletical landscape, and an aid to pastors who want to keep their sermons fresh, invigorating, and relevant to the life experiences of their congregations.