The contributors, who teach in seminaries and divinity schools across the USA, bring a variety of theological and denominational perspectives to the subject. They are united, however, in their concern for the importance of the performance of the sermon - not in a shallow or theatrical sense, but as an essential aspect of bringing God's word to life for the congregation. To that end, they offer wide-ranging studies that examine theological, artistic, and musical aspects of a compelling performance.This volume inaugurates the "Engaging Worship" series from Fuller Theological Seminary's Brehm Center for Worship, Theology, and the Arts. It offers an innovative approach and alternative perspectives to the subject of preaching that will engage and challenge clergy who are already in the pulpit as well as students in seminary classes. The volume comes with a 90-minute companion DVD that compliments the text, covering practical subjects that range from warm-up exercises to the mechanics of oral presentation.