Abingdon Preaching Annual 2017 : Planning Sermons and Services for Fifty-Two Sundays

The Abingdon Preaching Annual 2017 includes:The Primary ThemeFleshed out with brief, pithy nuggets of thought, idea jump-starters, orquestions designed to spur the preacher's imagination.Secondary or Parallel ThemesTwo or three themes or streams of thought that are related to but separatefrom the primary theme offered. Worship HelpsIncluding Gathering Prayer, Collect, Pastoral Prayer, CongregationalPrayer, Responsive Reading, and aClosing Prayer or Benediction.Topical Essays These 700 word essays cover a variety of current and critical topics forthe preachercontributed by leading homileticians. Full Sermons The full text from six to twelve sermons will be included. Thesesermons will highlight best practices, unique approaches, and freshvoices.Sermon Series IdeasThis section will briefly outline and describe ideas for unique sermonseries based on lectionary readings. "e;As a weekly preacher, I often find that preparing for preaching andcrafting sermons are spiritual disciplines for me. It is a time inwhich I try to quiet all of the other 'to do' lists that occupy much ofmy ministry. This resource from Abingdon Press will now be a partner inthose conversations, almost like a new personal devotional guide. I amgrateful for additional voices who can help me make space for God'sLiving Word."e; - Shannon J Kershner, Pastor, Fourth Presbyterian Church,Chicago, IL"e;The Abingdon Preaching Annual is a valuable resource for today'spreacher seeking to offer sermons with theological depth and thematicclarity. It seeks to activate the preacher's own reflection andimagination in the challenging task of weekly preaching."e; - Alyce M. McKenzie, Le Van Professor of Preaching and Worship Director, ThePerkins Center for Preaching Excellence