Power in the Pulpit: How America's Most Effective Black Preachers Prepare Their Sermons

This book gives you a front row seat inside the minds of some of the most effective preachers of our day. If you need a mentor or someone to give you sound advice then this book is a must read.

Power in the Pulpit is one of the most informative and entertaining books that I have read recently.It is a little bit hard to read in some spots,because of the big words that are used.However,that should be seen as a oppotunity to improve your vocabulary by learning some new words.The book gives you a lot of tools that can be used in sermon preparation,and is useful in saving you from the agony of discovering on Saturday night that you are not prepared to preach the next day.

Dr. LaRue was a professor at seminary while I was there. I heard him preach but unfortunately never wound up in any of his classes. This is a fabulous book---as I am 'white' and come from a 'white church background' (whatever that means) it was helpful to me in the diverse setting I find myself in as a resource to improve my own preaching--to help me think about rhythm and style and repetition.

I was assigned to do a book report on this book as preparation for my doctorate. This is a great book that gives good information about how ministers prepare their sermons. The list of twelve ministers from different backgrounds, genders, and denomination is a plus as well.

The effective Black preachers have different theological thoughts, but their styles is helpful for ones to embrace. However we can't be like them, but their preaching styles is helpful for ones to try. We have to be ourselves when we preach, and then someone may want to model us. Preparation of sermon material is a lot of work. Much is given much is required.

GET IT. These old time preachers knew God, knew what He wanted of them, and did it. The results? Powerful preaching that comes from being in front of the throne of God. As one old preacher once said when asked about how to prepare to give a message on Sunday, he replied: "Get into the presence of God, wait before Him, see what He shows you, and then tell them what you saw."Rico

NICELY WRITTEN.

Have you ever wondered how great preachers and speakers constructed and delivered powerful messages on a regular, consistent basis? If so, read  Power in the Pulpit: How America's Most Effective Black Preachers Prepare Their Sermons . This is a reflection of some of the most powerful African American preachers. Their reflections include the mechanics and delivery of great sermons along with their spiritual and personal preparation. Very interesting and enlightening.

This book is so powerful, I love reading it at all times. I recommend you to get it in your library.