In Season and Out of Season

Preaching is an essential component of priestly ministry and a means of pastoral engagement with the community incarnating the holy and the eternal in the local and the now and articulating the prophetic voice of the Church. It is a high calling and preachers rightly feel daunted by it. This wise elegant and practical companion illustrated with examples of sermon texts offers a rich doctrine of preaching in the Anglican tradition that will inspire confidence and hone skills. It explores key aspects of preaching including:•Scripture as the heart of all preaching •Preaching as mission and engagement with the wider world •Preaching to all ages - the use of story •Preaching and rites of passage - baptisms wedding and funerals•Preaching through the liturgical year including festivals For beginners and seasoned preachers alike this resource will provide inspiration over and over again.