The focus that Justin has brought to the heart of the preacher is gold.”
-Clint Bieri Director of LEAD
Justin helps the reader find his or her own voice while at the same time being true and faithful to the inspired truth of the Word of God.
Dr. Ron Walborn Dean of Alliance Theological Seminary
As we read through these pages, we both found ourselves saying things like: “That’s really good!” “I never thought of that!” And even an occasional “AMEN!”
Dr. Wanda Walborn
Director of Empower
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Who is the preacher for?
The new preacher
This book is for the man or woman who feels called to preaching. You will receive an introduction to exegesis, hermeneutics, and homiletics. You will find a simple process in these pages that will help you build a structure that is faithful in clarity and faithful to the Text. Whether you are second career, an elder in your church or a lay leader, if you feel called to preach but don't have the time or money to go to seminary, this is a great place to start.
The seasoned preacher
Maybe it has been decades since you took homiletics, or maybe God called you into the pulpit and you never got any formal training. Maybe you want to get better at the art of preaching and you need inspiration, and a process that will challenge your current preaching rhythms. seasoned preachers who have tried this process out have found it helpful. See testimony's below.
The cohort or learning community
Take a cohort or learning community through the preacher. Involve homework and lab work while you are at it. You can train up multiple preachers at a time and build a beefy and robust teaching team. If your church is into leadership development and raising up the next generation of leaders, this book is for you.
The author
Justin Thornton has planted one church and has re-planted another. He then took a role as the Church Planting Director for the Great Lakes District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. He is father to Anabelle, J.D. and Selah and husband to Anne. He has been preaching since he was a youth intern in 2005. He is passionate about raising leaders up who will raise up other leaders He is passionate about the multiplication of disciples, churches and the Bride of Christ. He believes that faithful preaching will help the movement of Christ move forward.
