Mastering Contemporary Preaching is the first volume of a twelve-volume series called "Mastering Ministry," co-published by Leadership, Christianity Today, Inc., and Multnomah Press. This book, authored by three preachers known for their ability to communicate in today's language, focuses on the particular challenge of effective week-in-week-out preaching. These experts address

• The authority of the preacher
• Speaking to the secular mind
• Deciding what people need to hear today
• Finding quality insights and illustrations
• Balancing information and application
• Dealing with today's toughest topics