Thomas G. Long develops a comprehensive theological vision of preaching (i.e., preaching as "bearing witness"). He then develops all the practical material about sermon creation that comes out of this unified understanding. The result of his deft integration of the theory and practice of homiletics is this basic guide to putting together a good sermon.
Ministers and preachers come from within the church, not to it from the outside. Basing his book on this premise, long shows seminary students and pastors how to reach beyond themselves and the congregation to the greater reality of God's presence and concern for all the world. His clear writing style will appeal to ministers and students from all churches and denominations.