Minister's Manual, 2002 Edition - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0787950033 ISBN 13: 9780787950033

Publisher: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub, 2001

Synopsis

In its 77th year, The Minister's Manual is the single most comprehensive resource for preaching and worship available. Filled with completely new material for 2002, this nondenominational guide is the best source for sermons, prayers, insights, and inspiration for all--from pastors and lay leaders to Sunday school teachers and choir directors.

Turn to The Minister's Manual for:
• Complete sermons for the entire year, featuring both topical and lectionary preaching and worship aids to expand Sunday service
• Thought-provoking quotations and questions on life and religion to add breadth to your message
• Children's sermons for engaging young minds and a wealth of topics to ponder during small group discussions
• Calendars to help you remember important historical, cultural, and religious anniversaries

and much more.

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About this title

About the Author

JAMES W. COX a leading authority on preaching and one of the most influential teachers in the field of homiletics, is a senior professor at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been the editor of The Minister's Manual since 1984.

From the Back Cover

The Minister's Manual is the single most comprehensive resource for preaching and worship available. Filled with completely new material for 2002, this nondenominational guide is the best source for sermons, prayers, insights, and inspiration for all-from pastors and lay leaders to Sunday school teachers and choir directors. The large format makes it easy to use.Turn to The Minister's Manual for

• Complete sermons for the entire year, featuring both topical and lectionary preaching and worship aids to expand Sunday services
• Thought-provoking quotations and questions on life and religion to add breadth to your messages
• A treasury of practical sermon applications and commentaries
• Children's sermons for engaging young minds and a wealth of topics to ponder during small group discussions
• Calendars to help you remember important historical, cultural, and religious anniversaries

"I don't know of a better book for the hard-pressed minister . . . than The Minister's Manual . . . . The best material on the market."—John Killinger, president, Mission for Biblical Literacy; author, Preaching the New Millennium"Fresh and trustworthy ideas for preachers. Welcome nourishment to the hungry preacher facing the constant task of preaching faithful sermons."—Thomas G. Long, Presbyterian Publishing Corp."Want one book to help you with preaching? Try The Minister's Manual. The calendar and lectionary text information would be helpful enough-but this is only the tip of a wonderful iceberg."—Roger Lovette, minister, The Baptist Church of the Covenant, Birmingham, ALThe EditorJames W. Cox, a leading authority on preaching and one of the most influential teachers in the field of homiletics, is a senior professor at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been the editor of The Minister's Manual since 1984.

• Complete sermons for the entire year, featuring both topical and lectionary preaching and worship aids to expand Sunday services
• Thought-provoking quotations and questions on life and religion to add breadth to your messages
• A treasury of practical sermon applications and commentaries
• Children's sermons for engaging young minds and a wealth of topics to ponder during small group discussions
• Calendars to help you remember important historical, cultural, and religious anniversaries

"I don't know of a better book for the hard-pressed minister . . . than The Minister's Manual . . . . The best material on the market." John Killinger, president, Mission for Biblical Literacy; author, Preaching the New Millennium"Fresh and trustworthy ideas for preachers. Welcome nourishment to the hungry preacher facing the constant task of preaching faithful sermons." Thomas G. Long, Presbyterian Publishing Corp."Want one book to help you with preaching? Try The Minister's Manual. The calendar and lectionary text information would be helpful enough-but this is only the tip of a wonderful iceberg." Roger Lovette, minister, The Baptist Church of the Covenant, Birmingham, ALThe EditorJames W. Cox, a leading authority on preaching and one of the most influential teachers in the field of homiletics, is a senior professor at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been the editor of The Minister's Manual since 1984.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jossey-Bass Inc Pub
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0787950033
• ISBN 13: 9780787950033
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 472
• Editor: Cox James W.