What Every Preacher Should Know
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When
coming in late
There will inevitably be times when a minister will run late for some
engagement or function. Because the average minister is fairly well known at
the local, state or national level, it is only natural for those who know him to
greet him, and he them, upon his arrival at a particular gathering. If he’s
late and the program has already begun however, he should use discretion in
greeting others and avoid distracting attention from the ongoing services. He
should avoid a “grand entrance.”
When a minister enters a gathering late, it would be proper etiquette
for him to take the first available seat unless he is acknowledged by the
person in charge and invited to the pulpit, podium, rostrum etc. He should
always be mindful of distracting attention from the proceedings. As much as
possible, he should avoid all verbal greetings and conversations upon entering
the gathering and in route to the pulpit if he is invited. Even if he is on
program, if he is late, more than likely some one else has been asked to do his
job. He should never enter a pulpit when coming in late without an
acknowledgement from the person presiding. He should also remember that ushers
do not have the authority to escort a minister to the pulpit without due
acknowledgement. Proverbs 25:7 suggest that it is better to be asked “up” than
to be asked “down.”
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About the Book
When in the market for a minister’s training manual,
the average minister is finicky about the information, its soundness, the size
of the book, and its cost. It has to be interesting, informative, and
provocative. The manual has to be broad enough in its contents to cover most of
the subject matter relevant and relative to a pastor/preacher while at the same
time provide an instructional approach to its application. It has to be general
enough to cross-denominational boundaries and practical enough to teach as a
course. It has to be informative enough to serve as a mini-library on basic
ministerial “how to’s” yet concise enough to be one volume. In these days of
economic consciousness, it’s hard to find so much for so little. If you’re in
the market for such a bargain, this manual is for you.
About the Author
Pastor Forrest Moore is entering into his 31st
year as a preacher of the Gospel and his 24th year as a pastor. He
is the proud Shepherd of the Westhighland Missionary Baptist Church at 628 29th
St. Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He is the proud husband of a loving and supportive
wife, Emma, the proud father of two loving children, Reginald and Britanica.
He has earned degrees from Bible College and
seminary and is currently Professor of Old Testament at the Tuscaloosa
extension of Birmingham Theological Seminary. He is a gifted preacher, teacher,
and evangelist, a “preacher’s preacher.” He has a heart for the training of
young ministers for the work of the ministry. His preparation for the writing
of “What Every Preacher Should Know” was first hand. He has 13 preachers who
call him “Pastor.” Four of who are currently pastors themselves. The
responsibility for their training necessitated the construction of a manual
that covered enough preacher-related subjects to adequately prepare those ministers
for effective ministry. This is his first published work, however, if God be
willing, it won’t be his last.