A Preacher's Guide to Lectionary Sermon Series - Volume 1: Thematic Plans for Years A, B, and C (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780664261191)

Preachers get the best of lectionary and topical series preaching with this comprehensive manual of sermon series ideas based on the Revised Common Lectionary. Designed to frame consecutive weeks of lectionary texts into seasonal and short-term series, a diverse group of twelve preachers outline multiple thematic series plans for each lectionary year. Each series plan provides a series overview, chart that outlines each segment of the series, tips and ideas, scriptural references, and a brief sermon starter. The series honors holy days and seasons and responds to typical patterns of church attendance, maximizing visitor retention and member engagement. Pastors can honor their commitment to lectionary preaching while taking advantage of the benefits series preaching can offer with this truly unique resource.

Contributors include:

• Theresa Cho, Pastor of St. John's Presbyterian Church, San Francisco, California
• Bob Dannals, Rector of St. Michael's and All Angels Episcopal Church, Dallas, Texas
• Magrey R. DeVega, Pastor of Hyde Park United Methodist Church, Tampa, Florida
• Brian Erickson, Pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church, Birmingham, Alabama
• Mihee Kim-Kort, Presbyterian Minister and Campus Ministry Leader at University of Indiana, Bloomington, Indiana
• Jessica LaGrone, Dean of Chapel at Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky
• Cleophus J. LaRue, Professor of Homiletics, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey
• Jacqueline J. Lewis, Senior Minister, Middle Collegiate Church, New York City, New York
• Katherine Willis Pershey, Pastor of First Congregational Church, Western Springs, Illinois
• Paul Rock, Pastor of Second Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, Kansas
• Martin Thielen, Pastor of First United Methodist Church, Cookeville, Tennessee
• Winnie Varghese, Priest and Director of Community Outreach at Trinity Wall Street, New York, New York