Pew Rights: For People Who Listen to Sermons - Softcover

Van Harn, Roger E.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0802847846 ISBN 13: 9780802847843

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2002

Synopsis

This highly praised book uniquely looks at the act of preaching from the perspective of those in the pews. Drawing on many years of pulpit experience, Roger Van Harn guides pastors back to the heart of the preacher's task -- sound, biblical proclamation. Back in print in paperback.

About this title

About the Author

 

Roger E. Van Harn (1923–2019) was the pastor of multiple churches, including Grace Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, from 1977 to 1998. He was also the author or editor of several books after his retirement from ministry, including an Eerdmans lectionary commentary series.

From the Back Cover

"Roger Van Harns startling message must be heard by everyone who listens to or preaches sermons: listeners have rights. And it's about time they claimed what they have coming to them the good news compellingly and authentically preached. . . . A sharp, pungent, painful, hopeful word for pew and pulpit."

-- Lewis B. Smedes
"Fuller Theological Seminary

"This book provides a fresh angle on preaching by examining it from the perspective of the hearer. It evidences wide reading, responsible scholarship, insightful discussion, honest facing of problems, clarifying examples, stimulating suggestions, and an easy reading style. Highly recommended for preachers, worship committees, adult study groups, and anyone who seeks greater insight from listening to biblical sermons. "

-- Sidney Greidanus
"Calvin Theological Seminary

"An insightful, splendidly written book by a gifted pastor who knows and loves preaching. At once richly theological and profoundly practical, this book gently guides us away from a preoccupation with the preacher toward a rediscovery of preaching's true measure: what people in the pews hear. Roger Van Harn encourages preachers to become pioneer listeners, those who listen before they talk. More important, he teaches us how to do so. "

-- Thomas G. Long
"Princeton Theological Seminary

"On target, sympathetic, and clearly written, Pew Rights is the plainest statement I've read of what really matters in the hearing and the preaching of the gospel. Congratulations to Roger Van Harn for a fine piece of work."

-- Clyde E. Fant
"Stetson University

Edition details

• Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802847846
• ISBN 13: 9780802847843
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 178