Preaching for the Lay Leader

Empower your lay leaders to preach with confidence. With this theme, your leaders will learn to appreciate the authority given to their voices, to assemble an inspired message, and how to gain valuable feedback from trusted sources to keep improving their preaching. You can use this theme either for a group training session or to give individually to people who would like to gain some experience preaching. Simply print the handouts you need and use them as necessary. Table of Contents: Your Preaching Is Unique A reminder to be yourself as you proclaim God's truth. Warren Wiersbe Preaching 101 An introduction to the elements of sermon preparation. Brian Larson Preaching to Seekers, Converts, and Saints Every sermon reaches three groups. Here's how one preacher keeps each group in mind. David Riemenschneider A Checkup for Sermon Illustrations You want to tell stories in your sermon; here are the questions you need to ask. Wayne Harvey How to Tell Stories in a Sermon Don't forget these essential ingredients of a great story. Peter Farthing Keep Your Listeners? Attention Three ways you can help your message connect with your listeners. Jeffrey Arthurs How to Drive a Point Home Four things to consider when you want to create an application that sticks. David Mains Seeking Evaluation One pastor's method for obtaining valuable feedback. Bill Hybels