The Art Of Preaching & Teaching: A Homiletical Guide

What is preaching? Is it the performance of the message, the attire of the speaker, or how one commands the center stage? Preaching has often been lamented as being how well one delivers the Word of God. We live in a culture where people are fascinated with preachers who are considered to be “some kind of preacher” because of their delivery style and not the substance nor soundness of the Word. This book will examine the various aspects of expository preaching and teaching. All preaching is not sound doctrine! There are some sweet sounding preachers whose messages lack substance. The Bible may say, “it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe” but it doesn’t mean one should act a fool in the pulpit!

Dr. Melvin Collins, Sr. is the proud Pastor of the St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church where he has served for seven years. He is married to the lovely Mrs. Sonya Denise Collins and they have four beautiful children: Desaree, Corey, Caleb, and Melvin Jr. He is also the youngest of three children of Deacon Frank and late beloved Mother Emma Mae Harvey-Collins. Dr. Melvin Collins is also the Dean of Bachelor's Studies at New Foundation Theological Seminary Jackson and Terry Branches. He is certified to serve as Dean of Standard Leadership Training School Publishing Board, which is affiliated with the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. He also serves as the Dean of Congress for the Counties of MS Baptist District Association. Dr. Collins is a first time author, publishing his first book January 11, 2014 titled, "God's Revelation: A Compelling Image of God's Achievable Future for Humanity". With the completion of his second book, Dr. Collins is currently working on a manuscript "The Long Road Home: Counseling the Counselor". Dr. Collins has a firm passion for Christian Education and outreach. Because of this passion, he currently serves as the Founder & President of "Workers for Christ Outreach Ministries" and as the Executive Director for "Saving Grace". His personal motto is "No Soul Left Behind".