Rodney Anthony Palmer

Preaching to a Divided Nation is an excellent resource that provides not only valuable insights into the many polarizations and divisions that confront society but also a theologi-cal template that preachers can use to aid them in…

Although we all experience pain, most pastors fail to address this topic in their preaching. The dearth of sermons…

The revised and updated version of A Practical Guide to Evangelism: How to Win and Keep New Members by Balvin Braham is a hands-on tool designed to aid churches in effectively fulfilling the Great Commission through intentional “nurturing…

Recognizing the reality that trauma knows no boundaries and that it affects both preachers and their listeners, it is imperative that the field of homiletics incorporate a trauma-informed approach. The recently published report from the Barna…

A Little Book for New Preachers is the sixth volume in the IVP Academic’s Little Books series, wherein career scholars sum up their time-tested wisdom and pass it on to a new generation. Cognizant of the fact that preaching is one…

The power of the Holy Spirit is indispensable when crafting and delivering effective sermons. To downplay His role in preaching creates a false dichotomy between the discipline of homiletics…

In becoming an effective leader, clarifying long-held misconceptions about leadership is imperative. In his book The Mythical Leader: The Seven Myths of Leadership, Ron Edmondson,a pastor, blogger, church planter, and leadership…

With more congregations becoming increasingly diverse, homileticians are required to preach with cultural intelligence. Preaching With Cultural Intelligence: Understanding the People Who Hear Our Sermons, by MatthewD. Kim…