Ramesh Richard’s definition of Expository Preaching — Is This Good Enough?

Expository preaching is the contemporization of the central proposition of the biblical text that is derived from proper methods of interpretation and declared through effective means of communication to inform minds, to instruct hearts, and influence behavior toward godliness.

[From Preparing Expository Sermons: A Seven-Step Method For Biblical Preaching. Copyright (c) 1995, 2001. Baker Books: Grand Rapids, MI. p. 19.]

So what do you think? Is this definition comprehensive enough?

Ramesh Richard’s definition of Expository Preaching — Is This Good Enough?

Expository preaching is the contemporization of the central proposition of the biblical text that is derived from proper methods of interpretation and declared through effective means of communication to inform minds, to instruct hearts, and influence behavior toward godliness.

[From Preparing Expository Sermons: A Seven-Step Method For Biblical Preaching. Copyright (c) 1995, 2001. Baker Books: Grand Rapids, MI. p. 19.]

So what do you think? Is this definition comprehensive enough?

Why Trinidad When There’s So Much To Be Done Here?

As some of you may know, I have a very strong bond to the country of Trinidad & Tobago and long to see that country be a light in the Caribbean for Christ.  I cannot explain the burden or the passion for the Trinidadian peoples except to say that God has placed it there and has since I first went to Trinidad back in 1996.

I have been asked to come back and to help lead and organize a Family Life Conference in San Fernando (the second largest city in Trinidad) sometime in late January.  I have been to Trinidad three times in the last three years and God has really blessed mine and our times together greatly.  In some ways, I feel as if I am a missionary to that wonderful country and that there is so much that still needs to be done.  I do not believe that God is through with me yet down there.

I am asking you to make this a matter of prayer.  When I did the Six Marks of a Godly Leader Conference this past January, the best received Mark was the Leader's Primary Concern — that is, his family.  The situation of the family is in dire straits (much like it is here in the States).  And the people there are so hungry and open to hearing what God has to say about this in His Word.

Will you make this a matter of prayer?  We could conceivably have over 300 people at this event.  I have asked two of my friends to consider joining me and helping with ministering to the youth down there as well.  We minister daily here and pray for God to bear fruit — but the cry comes as it did in Acts 16:9:  "Come over to Trinidad & Tobago and help us." 

Thank you in advance for your prayers.

Why Trinidad When There’s So Much To Be Done Here?

As some of you may know, I have a very strong bond to the country of Trinidad & Tobago and long to see that country be a light in the Caribbean for Christ.  I cannot explain the burden or the passion for the Trinidadian peoples except to say that God has placed it there and has since I first went to Trinidad back in 1996.

I have been asked to come back and to help lead and organize a Family Life Conference in San Fernando (the second largest city in Trinidad) sometime in late January.  I have been to Trinidad three times in the last three years and God has really blessed mine and our times together greatly.  In some ways, I feel as if I am a missionary to that wonderful country and that there is so much that still needs to be done.  I do not believe that God is through with me yet down there.

I am asking you to make this a matter of prayer.  When I did the Six Marks of a Godly Leader Conference this past January, the best received Mark was the Leader's Primary Concern — that is, his family.  The situation of the family is in dire straits (much like it is here in the States).  And the people there are so hungry and open to hearing what God has to say about this in His Word.

Will you make this a matter of prayer?  We could conceivably have over 300 people at this event.  I have asked two of my friends to consider joining me and helping with ministering to the youth down there as well.  We minister daily here and pray for God to bear fruit — but the cry comes as it did in Acts 16:9:  "Come over to Trinidad & Tobago and help us." 

Thank you in advance for your prayers.