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    Preaching Without Heart: Returning to the True Heart of Ministry
    Preaching Without Heart: Returning to the True Heart of Ministry
    Preaching Without Heart: Returning to the True Heart of Ministry
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    Preaching Without Heart: Returning to the True Heart of Ministry

    By Dr. Aaron L. Chapman

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    Given the current zeitgeist, the actualization of 21st Century ministry has increasingly become a daunting enterprise.The confluence of the intellectual, moral, and cultural tenor of the times causes us to examine the assessment of ministry motives. We must ask ourselves What is our priority? Style or substance? Conviction or compromise? Have too many preachers augmented their authenticity, gyped themselves of their genuineness, and become maligned by misguided motives?

    Such is the delineation and discourse so denoted and unearthed by the dynamism of Dr. Aaron Chapman. Pastor. Preacher. Professor. Proclaimer. Prognosticator. Par Excellence. His keen insight into the very heart and soul of the 21st Century preacher arrests our attention and mandates a new set of marching orders. Dr. Chapman is a bonafide scholar who didactically leads us into a new dimension of legitimacy. Ethics are no longer situational. Commitment is no longer in question. The preacher is challenged, not just in skill, but in will; not just in the art, but in the heart. Dr. Chapman reminds us that mere theological technique and ontological expository without lifestyle application may sound sweet to the itching ear, but woefully inadequate for the credence of the craft. Simply put, the preacher must have a transparent authenticity. The preacher must have a spirit of sincerity.

    It is that passion, that zest, that sense of purpose that must personify the 21st Century preacher.Pulpit-Ready, yet personally grounded.The hope of this comprehensive work is that the challenge to the called and chosen remains a high and spiritual standard. This book will be a benchmark for this generation and the next. Dr. Aaron Chapman has set the bar.

    Bishop Edgar L. Vann II, Second Ebenezer Church
    Presiding Prelate, Kingdom Alliance Covenant Fellowship

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWestBow Press
    Release dateSep 28, 2012
    ISBN9781449761882
    Preaching Without Heart: Returning to the True Heart of Ministry
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    Dr. Aaron L. Chapman

    Dr. Aaron L. Chapman, a servant of God, is often referred to as a relevant power packed Minister of the priceless Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. An alumnus of Murray Wright High School, Rev. Chapman graduated in the top three percent (3%) of his class. He was accepted to Eastern Michigan University, and shortly thereafter his academic achievement was further honored by being placed on the Dean’s list. In December 2003, he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications with a Minor in General Business from Eastern. In January 2004, he began his pursuit for a Dual Master’s Degree in Divinity and Theology at Ashland Theological Seminary. In June 2006, Rev. Chapman graduated with honors from Ashland with a Masters of Divinity Degree. In his desire to be all that God had called him to be, Dr. Aaron L. Chapman in 2011 received an earned Doctoral Degree from Ashland Theological Seminary. At present, Dr. Chapman serves as a professor in Homiletics at Ashland Seminary and a professor at the Heritage Center in Denominational Studies

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      Preaching Without Heart - Dr. Aaron L. Chapman

      Copyright © 2012 by Dr. Aaron L. Chapman, DMIN.

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      ISBN: 978-1-4497-6188-2 (e)

      WestBow Press rev. date: 09/21/2012

      Contents

      I.   Foreword

      II.   Dedication

      III.   Endorsement

      IV.   Acknowledgements

      V.   Introduction

      VI.   Malady in Ministry

      VII.   The Mask of Ministry

      VIII.   Motivation for Ministry

      IX.   Merging toward Integrity

      X.   Mentoring Clergy’s Hearts

      XI.   Making the Master Smile

      XII.   John 3:16 The Heart of God

      Foreword

      A must read manuscript for every minister on this planet, is this piece of work by Reverend Dr. Aaron Chapman. Meticulously crafted, and so appropriately entitled is, ‘Preaching Without Heart’. It’s graphic approach serves as a mirror for every minister to behold themselves: the veteran and the apprentice, the pastor and the associate, the understudy and the theologian, the man and the woman of God, all of whom wear the appellation, ‘preacher’. Hear ye him as he oscillates the pendulum of scrutiny in each direction and exposes the vice and virtues, the hurt and the healing, of every aspect of the life of the one that occupies the sacred place, as well as the one that has abandoned it: the serious clergy of consecration commitment and character, as well as the perverted pulpit-peddling-penny hustler.

      The covert proclaimer with powerful public oratory that constantly wrestles with personal demons, as well as the self-righteous itinerant lecturer with no circumscribed assignment. Preaching Without Heart calls for some serious serene and sober soul searching; an agitator for God-consciousness, and a true sense of self which, without either, one will never understand their purpose nor will they ever develop a discipline that is revelatory of a person who has a passion for preaching. This writing causes one to revisit the authorship of his or her calling irrespective of their clergy-context. It’s literary composition is literally relevant material for the Protestant preacher and the Catholic priest, the Jewish rabbi and the Imam in the masque. One cannot help but close the back cover of this book with compunction and conviction, a renewed zeal for the ministry, and a clearer perception of what it really means to be called of God, and how critical it is to make preaching practical and portable. To do so, is to eat, sleep, and live to preach.

      I salute Dr. Aaron Chapman for his bold disposition that shadows this must-read-writing. One can easily sense his heart for preaching. He is indeed a son in whom I am well pleased.

      Reverend Tellis J. Chapman, D. D.

      Pastor, Galilee Baptist Church

      Detroit, MI.

      Dedication

      To God for depositing within me what I never could have ever seen within myself. Thank you for allowing me to serve You.

      To all of the sincere preachers who are trying to dig, reach, and push to become better; keep believing, never doubt your purpose and remain humble and hungry.

      To the pastors who may presently feel that they do not have the loveliest assignment in ministry—don’t allow your heart to change for ministry.

      To all of my true friends in the ministry who I am growing with, going with, and glowing with; I am privileged to be around your gifting and talents.

      To all of my mentees and students in the seminary; don’t let anyone look down on you in your youthfulness in ministry but stand up to the challenge to be the best you can be.

      To all of my mentors, what has come forth in these words is a deposit of your time, opportunity, conversations and much more, thank you.

      Endorsement

      There is an obvious difference between the message and the messenger. One is truth and the other is called to deliver the truth. Messengers may be fallible and weak; but the message remains true. Paul speaks of this situation with the words, But we have this treasure in earthen vessels. (2 Corinthians 4:7) This denotes the clay mixture that makes up the vessel, while the treasure remains pure. Clergy struggles with this every day. We wonder what our relationship as messengers must be to the message we are to deliver. While perfection eludes us, we are responsible and accountable to God and to the faith community for our attitudes and behaviors.

      Those called of God will rise to a level of excellence and integrity only as a commitment to God through living out truth is made. It has been well said that the only Bible some people will read is what is lived out by people of faith. Another saying expresses, I’d rather see a sermon than hear one any day. Human frailty and failure will not diminish the power of the truth. However, those who deliver the truth must allow themselves to be transformed by the very truth they deliver. Preaching Without Heart calls us to responsibility and accountability. Dr. Aaron Chapman challenges the called of God to rethink passion and integrity as a mandate. Preaching Without Heart is a dynamic work of art that brings the reader to his or her knees…where authentic conviction is found. Reading this book is a must for those who are serious about the preaching ministry

      There is a need for a clarion call to the faith community to live the life we sing about in our songs and preach about in our sermons. It is only by doing so that the power of God will be released among us in a supernatural way.

      Edward L. Branch, Senior Pastor

      Third New Hope Baptist Church

      Detroit, Michigan

      Ashland Theological Seminary, Homiletics Professor

      Acknowledgements

      To my precious wife Valarie and children Aaron and Destiny who are

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