William Willimon one of the worlds most admired preachers offers his practical and sage advice for some of the most basic tasks of ministry: preparing delivering and evaluating sermons; planning leading and evaluating worship services; offering public prayers; and celebrating baptism and the Lords Supper. In addition Willimon provides creative suggestions for involving laity in worship. Ideal for beginning ministers and veterans alike A Guide to Preaching and Leading Worship will assuredly become a standard must-have for mainline Protestant clergy.