This summer I am beginning a doctoral program with an emphasis in preaching. The doctorate is through the Association of Chicago Theological Schools (ACTS) and I will be working through Garrett Evangelical Seminary. I spend a fair amount of time studying preaching because I would like to improve my own delivery, content, theological soundness...
Some of the great preachers I appreciate are: Peter Marshall, Ellsworth Kalas, Fred Craddock (learning to appreciate him more), Gerald Kennedy, Harry Emerson Fosdick. There are probably a few more I really enjoy and get a lot from, but here's my question to you.
Do you have a preacher that has stood out for you? What is it that makes that preacher so good, in your opinion? Is it content, is it delivery, is it style? What makes a preacher good?
Is this preacher someone who has helped you grow spiritually (maybe even theologically) through the sermon? Has this preacher encouraged you to delve deeper into scripture or brought it to life somehow?
What makes a preacher good? Your thoughts would be appreciated and helpful to me.
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