Preaching from the platform of integrity: enhancing preaching's effectiveness through growth in godly character

Dean P Shriver

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Preaching from the platform of integrity: enhancing preaching's effectiveness through growth in godly character

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Dean P Shriver. Preaching From the Platform of Integrity: Enhancing Preaching's Effectiveness Through Growth In Godly Character. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/1f5759d5-650a-4745-80c6-76846a9210d7.

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D. P. Shriver. Preaching from the platform of integrity: enhancing preaching's effectiveness through growth in godly character. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/1f5759d5-650a-4745-80c6-76846a9210d7

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Dean P Shriver. Preaching From the Platform of Integrity: Enhancing Preaching's Effectiveness Through Growth In Godly Character. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/1f5759d5-650a-4745-80c6-76846a9210d7.

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Dean P Shriver

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Abstract

This project proposes that one reason preaching sometimes fails to manifest its full life-changing potential has to do with the character (or at least the perceived character) of preachers themselves. In short, credible preaching requires credible preachers. Chapter one introduces the thesis. Chapter two seeks to demonstrate from Scripture that the possession of godly character constitutes part of God's call to preach. It is also proposed that possessing godly character is a practical necessity for any preacher who hopes to effectively proclaim God's truth on earth and gain an abundant entry into heaven. Furthermore, chapter two seeks to define the godly character Scripture requires of a preacher. Finally, this chapter offers three means available to preachers for the development of godly character in their lives. Chapter three of this paper reviews both secular and religious literature from the fields of communication, preaching, and leadership. This review focuses on research and literature that support the premise the who a preacher is cannot be separated from what a preacher proclaims. Chapter four is the final product of this project--a book. The book, entitled The sermon of your life, is based on the contents of chapters two and three. While no preacher can be perfect, this paper concludes that when a preacher's life is marked by spiritual maturity ad continued growth in righteousness the life-changing power of his preaching is enhanced.

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