C O N T E N T S
Foreword
Preface to First Edition
Preface to Second Edition
1 The Spirit of the Preacher
The Purpose of Preaching
The Preacher's Wisdom and Courage
The Preacher's Pitfalls
The Preacher's Discipline
References
2 The Preacher's Message
The Unity of the Purpose
The Question of the Evidence
Our Faith and the Faith of Others
Reason and Emotion
The Christian Hope
References
3 The Preacher's Study
THe Bible
Versions
The Original Languages
Concordances
Dictionaries, and Descriptive Works
Commentaries
The Works of the Truth
Doctrinal Study
The Life of Jesus
The Case for Outside Reading
"The Proper Study of Mankind"
Notes and Notebooks
A Course of Reading
Suggestions for the Preacher's Library
Christadelphian Writings
Books by Other Writers
References
4 The Preacher's Address
The Theme of the Lecture
The title of the lecture
The Preparation of the Lecture
An Example of Preparation
The Words We Use
Gestures and Mannerisms
illustrations
The Giving of the Lecture
Extempore Speaking and Improvisation
The Use of Quotations
Repetition of Lectures
Speakers' classes and mutual improvement classes
Private Speaking Practice
The Incidentals of Preaching
Examples of Lecture-types
Example 1 : " The Conquest of Evil"
Example 2 : " Our Common Salvation "
Example 3: " Upon this Rock: The Church's One Foundation "
Example 4: " When Jesus Comes, will you be Glad to See Him? "
References
5 Platform and Audience
The Audience
The President
Where shall the Platform be?
References
6 Outdoor Preaching
The Function of Outdoor Meetings
The Meeting Place
The Conduct of the Meeting
The Nature of the Audience
Outdoor Language
Outdoor Use of Scripture
Preparation and Plan of the Address
Questions, Interruptions and Heckling
References
7 Door to Door Preaching
Preaching by Canvassing
Equipment and Approach
The Kind of People We Meet
When Interest is Aroused
What We Need to Know
The Bible and the Stranger
The canvasser's spirit
References
8 Redeeming the Time
Preaching on Holiday
Extension Sunday Schools
Meetings of Other Bodies
Debate
House Bible Classes
Correspondence Courses
Preaching in the Press
References
9 Preaching in the other Lands
The Labourer is Worthy of His Hire?
In the Days of Thy Youth
Neglecting the Home Front?
Brethren? or Brethren and Sisters?
Are We Called?
References