Minister's Manual (Doran's) - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0060615923 ISBN 13 : 9780060615925

Synopsis

Book by Cox James W

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

". . . This religious anthology will nourish the pastor?s heart, soul, and mind. It?s a treasure for devotional reflection as well as a support for the task at hand."
–– James W. Crawford, pastor, Old South Church, Boston

"Under the editorial . . . guidance of Professor Cox, whose sensitivity to parish needs in incomparable, The Ministers Manual has achieved a long–standing reputation for its wide variety of quality material for pulpit and worship use".
–– Donald Macleod, Francis L. Patton, professor emeritus, Princeton Theological Seminary

The Ministers Manual is the single most comprehensive resource for preaching and worship available, filled with completely new material for 1999. Unlike other preaching annuals that simply outline sermons, The Ministers Manual provides complete sermons for the entire calendar year. This nondenominational guide offers you both topical and lectionary sermons and supplements these with two alternative sermon outlines for every Sunday. You can engage the minds of your youngest parishioners by drawing from the fifty–two children′s sermons and stories and there are thoughtful sermon illustrations and messages for seasonal celebrations. In addition, The Ministers Manual will help you prepare sermons and prayers for such occasions as communion, funeral services, and Memorial Day.

Along with all this, The Ministers Manual gives you additional features not found in other preaching manuals. It provides three valuable worship aids with every sermon, useful for expanding your Sunday service. You can also enrich your preaching by drawing from the more than one hundred thought–provoking quotations and questions on life and religion. Further, this expansive reference offers topics to ponder at small group discussions and resources for evangelism and world missions. And the seven indexes put all of this valuable information at your fingertips. The Ministers Manual is truly unequaled in

Quatrième de couverture

The Standard by Which All Other Preaching Annuals Are Measured

In its 76th year, The Minister′s Manual is the single most comprehensive resource for preaching and worship available. Filled with completely new material for 2001, this nondenominational guide is the best source for sermons, prayers, insights, and inspiration for all–from pastors and lay leaders to Sunday school teachers and choir directors. The 2001 edition′s larger format makes it easier to use than ever. And new in 2001, The Minister′s Manual includes resources to help ministers reach out to those who are not affiliated with a church or who are questioning their faith.

Turn to The Minister′s Manual for
¨ Complete sermons for the entire year, featuring both topical and lectionary preaching and worship aids to expand Sunday services
¨ Thought–provoking quotations and questions on life and religion to add breadth to your message
¨ A treasury of practical sermon applications and commentary
¨ Children′s sermons for engaging young minds and a wealth of topics to ponder during small group discussions
¨ Calendars to help you remember important historical, cultural, and religious anniversaries

"I don′t know of a better book for the hard–pressed minister . . . than The Minister′s Manual. . . . The best material on the market."–John Killinger, president, Mission for Biblical Literacy; author, Preaching the New Millennium

"Fresh and trustworthy ideas for preachers. Welcome nourishment to the hungry preacher facing the constant task of preaching faithful sermons."–Thomas G. Long, Presbyterian Publishing Corp.

"Want one book to help you with preaching? Try The Minister′s Manual. The calendar and lectionary text information would be helpful enough–but this is only the tip of a wonderful iceberg."–Roger Lovette, minister, The Baptist Church of the Covenant, Birmingham, AL

Détails de l'édition

• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0060615923
• ISBN 13: 9780060615925
• Reliure: Relié
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible