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Ready to Preach An Introduction to Homiletics Matthew D. Kim
This introductory homiletics textbook provides students and pas- tors with a step-by-step process for crafting and communicating biblical sermons. Drawing on twenty-five years of preaching experience, Matthew D. Kim centers a trinitarian model for homiletics that navigates the task of preaching in our complex world. He identifies five major areas of preparation: theological, biblical, cultural, spiritual, and communicational. Written for both novice and experienced preachers alike, this “next generation” resource restores the centrality of the Bible and the triune God to their rightful places in the pulpit. It helps preachers clearly and effectively expound, communicate, and apply their sermon passage to deliver a contextualized message for today’s listeners. Ready to Preach also includes helpful examples and exercises throughout. “A theologically rich, biblically astute, culturally attuned, spiritually rooted, and communicationally aware introduction to homiletics. It will make you ready to preach but also, perhaps more importantly, ready to worship the triune God. More than an introduction to preaching, it is an introduction to how preaching is ultimately dox- ology.” —Luke A. Powery, Duke University Chapel, Duke University “The world of preaching is ready and waiting for Ready to Preach ! Kim’s authorial voice is filled with grace, humility, and confi - dence in the God of the Bible and what God has called preachers to do each Sunday. I am delighted to add Ready to Preach to my preaching syllabus.” —Patricia Batten, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary “This work is trinitarian-focused, is sensitive to cultural concepts related to gender and ethnicity, and demonstrates the centrality of preaching to all the other aspects of developing disciples within a local congregation. Those who labor weekly to preach the text of Scripture with faithfulness, depth, and clarity will welcome this work.” —Eric C. Redmond, Center for Compelling Biblical Preaching, Moody Theological Seminary “Those familiar with Kim’s work have come to expect his remark- able ability to translate profound concepts into practical preaching wisdom—and this volume delivers. An experienced preacher and respected teacher of preaching, he brings that same tested insight to the page, guiding readers with probing questions and rich examples. Those who learn from him will find their preaching more deeply grounded in theological conviction and more thoughtfully crafted.” —Ahmi Lee, speaker, consultant, and author of Preaching God’s Grand Drama
SEPTEMBER 2026 • 320 pp. • $32.99c • 9781540968432
Matthew D. Kim (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is professor of preaching and pastoral leadership, holder of the George W. Truett Endowed Chair of Preaching and Evangelism, and director of the PhD in preaching program at George W. Truett Theological Semi- nary, Baylor University. He is the award-winning author or editor of numerous books, including What’s God Saying Here? , Preaching with Cultural Intelligence , and Preaching to People in Pain.
ALSO BY THE AUTHOR PREACHING WITH CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE 288 pp. • $28.00p • 9780801049620
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