Abingdon Preaching Annual 2017

The Primary Theme
Fleshed out with brief, pithy nuggets of thought, idea jump-starters, orquestions designed to spur the preacher’s imagination.

Secondary or Parallel Themes
Two or three themes or streams of thought that are related to but separatefrom the primary theme offered.

Worship Helps
Including 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 preacher—contributed 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 Ideas
This section will briefly outline and describe ideas for unique sermonseries based on lectionary readings.

"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." - Shannon J Kershner, Pastor, Fourth Presbyterian Church,Chicago, IL

"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." - Alyce M.McKenzie, Le Van Professor of Preaching and Worship Director, ThePerkins Center for Preaching Excellence