Proclaiming the Word: Principles and Practices for Expository Preaching

Author:

David Jackman (MA, Cambridge University) is a renowned Christian speaker and author. After fifteen years in pastoral ministry, he became the founder-director of the Cornhill Training Course in London, a ministry of the Proclamation Trust, of which he was later president. This ministry continues to encourage and equip Bible teachers around the world.

Endorsements:

"Amid the avalanche of books on preaching, this one is really worth reading. With his trademark clarity and care, David Jackman gives us principles for preaching that are genuinely biblical, together with specific examples that enable the reader to see what this looks like in practice. His practical advice on how to approach a text and produce an effective sermon is invaluable. Jackman is a master teacher of preaching, and all who read this book will be refreshed in their appreciation of the task and strengthened in a faithful ministry of the written word of God."
--Mark D. Thompson, Principal, Moore Theological College

"Here is a book for every preacher to own, read, and digest. David Jackman distills a lifetime of experience as a preacher, a teacher of preachers worldwide, and a pastor to preachers. As we would expect from Jackman, the book is crystal clear in its instruction, abundantly well illustrated in its examples, and deeply biblical in its content. It also breathes the warm heart of one who knows what it is to struggle with preaching and to encourage others in this work. I particularly love chapter 16 with its guidance on the appropriate tones for preaching; only an experienced pastor could write this as Jackman does. I am so grateful to him for writing this book."
--Christopher Ash, Writer in Residence, Tyndale House, Cambridge; Former Director, Cornhill Training Course; author, The Priority of Preaching

"Here, surely, is the Bible expositor's indispensable companion from a trustworthy and seasoned practitioner who takes us step-by-step, patiently but unequivocally, through the nuts and bolts of expository preaching, showing us best practices to emulate and pitfalls to avoid. Throughout the book, the timeless authority of the Bible as the word of God for all of life is strongly affirmed. No investment can be too much for this long-awaited classic."
--Emmanuel A. S. Egbunu, Bishop of Lokoja, Church of Nigeria

"David Jackman has devoted much of his ministry to training the next generation of preachers. The Lord has multiplied his labors at the Proclamation Trust in London to benefit churches across Great Britain and around the world. This book represents his distilled wisdom and instruction on the subject of preaching-and it is a treasure trove. From start to finish it is marked by biblical clarity, practical help, and pastoral warmth. Would-be preachers ought to read this book carefully at the outset of ministry, and serving pastors would do well to sharpen their skills by taking time to heed Jackman's guidance. This book is a gift to the church."
--Jonathan Griffiths, Lead Pastor, The Metropolitan Bible Church, Ottawa, Canada 

"In this excellent book, David Jackman distills a lifetime of wisdom as both an expository preacher and a teacher of expository preaching. Here you have an overview of the preacher's task, an explanation of the skills required, and worked examples to put those principles into practice. It is a guide for new preachers, a textbook on preaching, and a repository of tools for the practiced preacher. This is a great gift to the church that all expository Bible preachers will want to have at hand for the great work entrusted to them."
--Justyn Terry, Vice Principal and Academic Dean, Wycliffe Hall, Oxford