Take Up and Preach: A Primer for Interpreting Preaching Texts - Paperback

by Blayne A. Banting (Author)

The foundation of a good biblical sermon is the biblical text. Take Up and Preach is a helpful guide for the preacher in how to approach a biblical text with the intention of preaching its life-giving message. Blayne Banting uses memorable images and careful instructions to aid the preacher through the process of understanding a theology of preaching, selecting and interpreting a preaching text right up to the point of producing the sermon outline. Take Up and Preach both grounds and guides the preacher in a sound method for biblical preaching, and does so with a number of practical helps to aid in the process.

Author Biography

Blayne A. Banting, DMin, PhD, is Lead Pastor of Caronport Community Church in Caronport, SK as well as adjunct professor at Briercrest College and Seminary. Dr. Banting is married to Peggy and they have four children. He is author of With Wit and Wonder: The Preacher's Use of Humour and Imagination (2013).