Synopses & Reviews
Schlafer looks at the preacher's task at the "high times" of the church and secular year, those occasions on which expectations run high and emotions can be
intense. Schlafer explores the temptations and pitfalls of preaching at weddings and funerals; baptisms and ordinations; civic holidays; and the high holy days of
Christmas and Easter. He also discusses preaching at times of tension and conflict in the church, the responsibilities of a guest preacher, and how to handle
preaching missions and retreats. In each chapter, he includes helpful summaries of what to include and avoid in sermon preparation.
Synopsis
In his newest book Schlafer looks at the preacher's task at the high times of the church and the secular year, those occasions on which expectations run high and emotions can be intense.
Synopsis
Schlafer explores the temptations and pitfalls of preaching at weddings and funerals; baptisms and ordinations; civic holidays; and the high holy days of Christmas and Easter. He also discusses preaching at times of tension and conflict in the church, the responsibilities of a guest preacher, and how to handle preaching missions and retreats.