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John Davis was born and raised in Philadelphia. Before coming to Christ, he experienced and contributed to the worst parts of urban living. Through an ongoing work of God’s saving and transforming grace, he has had the joy of bringing the light and goodness of the gospel to the cities of Brooklyn, Queens, and Philadelphia. He has pastored churches for over 40 years and presently serves as Lead Elder at Grace Church of Philly, a multi-national, multi-language, gospel-centered, city church.. John received a BA in Bible and Greek from Bob Jones University, a MDiv from Calvary Baptist Theological Seminary, a ThM from Westminster Theological Seminary, and a DMin from Biblical Theological Seminary
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Dan Allender began with what he called the "ghettoization" of the church. A ghetto is a region of... more Dan Allender began with what he called the "ghettoization" of the church. A ghetto is a region of the city where a minority is segregated. The church has created a walled community of its own culture. He referenced Nietzche's three-fold challenge to Christianity if he were to believe in the Christian God: 1) Sing me better songs; 2) Show me the person who wears on his face the countenance of someone who really believes the beatitudes; 3) He could never believe in a god who doesn't dance.
I read The Empowered Communicator after having read Miller's two other books, Marketplace Preachi... more I read The Empowered Communicator after having read Miller's two other books, Marketplace Preaching and Spirit, Word, and Story. My expectation that there would be much overlap and repetition was realized; however, I discovered enough new information and practical advice that made the reading worthwhile.
Wiersbe defines biblical preaching in this way: "… a biblical sermon is a form of human verbal co... more Wiersbe defines biblical preaching in this way: "… a biblical sermon is a form of human verbal communication that involves the organized explanation and application of biblical truth, presented in a manner that is reasonable, imaginative, and intrinsic to the text" (304-305). For the most part this book expands on the "imaginative" part of preaching.
Marketplace Preaching offers a practical guide to crafting sermons that address real needs in the... more Marketplace Preaching offers a practical guide to crafting sermons that address real needs in the lives of real people. Miller seeks to move preaching out of its isolation from the world. He sees that most preaching has lost its sense of mission, addressing only those within the church walls. In so doing, this form of preaching fails to reach both those inside and outside the church. Though he doesn't state it quite this way, he suggests that
Dan Allender began with what he called the "ghettoization" of the church. A ghetto is a region of... more Dan Allender began with what he called the "ghettoization" of the church. A ghetto is a region of the city where a minority is segregated. The church has created a walled community of its own culture. He referenced Nietzche's three-fold challenge to Christianity if he were to believe in the Christian God: 1) Sing me better songs; 2) Show me the person who wears on his face the countenance of someone who really believes the beatitudes; 3) He could never believe in a god who doesn't dance.
I read The Empowered Communicator after having read Miller's two other books, Marketplace Preachi... more I read The Empowered Communicator after having read Miller's two other books, Marketplace Preaching and Spirit, Word, and Story. My expectation that there would be much overlap and repetition was realized; however, I discovered enough new information and practical advice that made the reading worthwhile.
Wiersbe defines biblical preaching in this way: "… a biblical sermon is a form of human verbal co... more Wiersbe defines biblical preaching in this way: "… a biblical sermon is a form of human verbal communication that involves the organized explanation and application of biblical truth, presented in a manner that is reasonable, imaginative, and intrinsic to the text" (304-305). For the most part this book expands on the "imaginative" part of preaching.
Marketplace Preaching offers a practical guide to crafting sermons that address real needs in the... more Marketplace Preaching offers a practical guide to crafting sermons that address real needs in the lives of real people. Miller seeks to move preaching out of its isolation from the world. He sees that most preaching has lost its sense of mission, addressing only those within the church walls. In so doing, this form of preaching fails to reach both those inside and outside the church. Though he doesn't state it quite this way, he suggests that