This book on preaching reflects on the basics of Christian preaching in Indian context. In the modern age of technological advancement, scientific explorations and social media, the book seeks to provide insights into the age-old art of preaching and its relevance. There are people who take preaching for granted in their ministry in the church. There are also others who take the ministry of preaching seriously. It is to such preachers; this book will be a great help. It is simple but deals with profound subjects.

Contents

Acknowledgements
Preface
Foreword-I by Rev. Fr Dr Anthoniraj Thumma
Foreword-II by Dr. Packiam T. Samuel
Foreword-III by Rev. Dr. K. James Cecil Victor
Foreword-IV by Rev. Dr. U. Daniel
Book Commendation-I by Amritha Bosi
Book Commendation-II by Dr. Sarah Perumalla
Introduction

Chapter 1: What is Christian Preaching?

Chapter 2: Do You Know – When, Where, What and How to Preach?

Chapter 3: What are the Names and Definitions of the Preacher among the Churches?

Chapter 4: How and What was Preaching in the New Testament Times?

Chapter 5: What is Preaching in the 21st Century?

Chapter 6: What are Some of the Biblical Insights for Preaching in Multi-religious Context?

Chapter 7: What is Exegesis and Preaching?

Chapter 8: What is Preaching from the Lectionary?

Chapter 9: What are Some of the Sermon Preparation Plans?

Chapter 10: What are Thematic Sermons?

Chapter 11: What are Textual Sermons?

Chapter 12: What is the Art of Communicating a Sermon?

Chapter 13: What is Authority, Theology, and Importance of Christian Preaching?

Chapter 14: What is the Impact of Theological Education in the Life and Ministry of the Pastors and Preachers?

Chapter 15: What are Some of the Methods for Bible Study?

Chapter 16: Daily Devotions on Subhvartha TV Broadcast in 2015 to 2016

Chapter 17: Know Your Bible

Chapter 18: The Bible Speaks Again

Attachment I: Additional Bibliography on Homiletics
Attachment II: Basic Course on Homiletics
Attachment III: Theology of Worship and Sacraments
Attachment IV: Preaching of Sundar Singh: Lessons for Pastors and Preachers in a Nutshell
Attachment V: Theses Written in India on Preaching and are Available in Archives of the United Theological College, Bengaluru, Karnataka State, India
Biography
Principles of Preaching Today
Preacher’s Commitment and Dedication

The Rt. Rev. Dr. Surya Prakash Perumalla is Bishop Emeritus of the Church of South India. He hails from the Diocese of Medak and was Bishop of the Diocese in Karimnagar from 2007 to 2014. After his Bachelor of Divinity from the United Theological College (1976), Bangalore and Masters in Theology from Boston University, School of Theology, USA (1982), Senate of Serampore College Kolkatha, he completed his Doctoral Studies from the Church College, Bethel, Germany (1987-1990). He is a New Testament Scholar and as Professor of Homiletics, he taught at the United Theological College, Bangalore for ten years (1991-2000) before serving in the capacity of CSI Liaison Officer at the Evangelical Mission in Solidarity (EMS) in Stuttgart, Germany, representing the Church of South India.

He is the author of some books and papers, most notably his Book on the Preaching and Teaching of Sadhu Sundar Singh.

Since retirement in 2014, Bishop Surya Prakash lives with his wife in Hyderabad and continues to be engaged in the ministry of the Church, especially in the Hyderabad/Secunderabad areas. He is deeply passionate about Christian preaching, pastoral ministry, the history of the Church in India, history and politics of India and is an avid writer, particularly in Social Media. Most recently, he is featured on Network 105 of the Right Theological Forum Hyderabad, with a daily bible devotional – God’s Word New Every Morning!