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  • Tue, Feb 15, 2011
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Scripture Reading in Worship

The art of bringing printed material to life through public reading is known as oral interpretation of literature. The skills of oral interpretation are brought into service in worship when leaders read the scriptures. They assist readers in bringing a biblical text to life and in bringing out its meaning.

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  • Blog, Music
  • Mon, Dec 06, 2010
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Search Me, O God

This is an updated version (both text and melody) of the original, first created while at seminary. Thanks to Eric Mathis for the new harmonization.

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  • Blog, Books, Videos
  • Fri, Oct 29, 2010
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Performance in Preaching Book Trailer

In case you missed it, Baker Academic put out this film style trailer for the book Performance in Preaching.  A new wave in book marketing.  Enjoy:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBDW0GW51KY

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  • Books, Music
  • Sat, Sep 11, 2010
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Praying the Hours in Ordinary Life by Clay Schmit and Lauralee Farrer

“Beautifully constructed and equally well suited for use by either first-time or long-time practitioners of fixed-hour prayer, Praying the Hours in Ordinary Life is rich in details, offering brief, informing commentary on the history of the divine hours and speaking with candor about both the how-to and the why-to of the discipline. Those of us who have learned over the years to appreciate the power of fixed-hour prayer in shaping our Christian life will all rejoice in the arrival of this newest manual and breviary.”
- PHYLLIS TICKLE compiler, The Divine Hours

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  • Blog, Books, Videos
  • Sat, Sep 11, 2010
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Interview on My Recent Book: Sent and Gathered

Stephen Johnson of the Academy of Homiletics asked me a few questions regarding the publication of my recent book, Sent and Gathered: A Worship Manual for the Missional Church.

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  • Blog, Books, Homiletics, Videos
  • Sat, Sep 11, 2010
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Interview with Jana Childers and Me about Performance in Preaching

Stephen Johnson of the Academy of Homiletics sat Jana and me down to discuss our book. Here is a bit of background concerning the creation of this preaching resource and its relationship to our Mentor, Charles L. Bartow.

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  • Books
  • Sat, Nov 01, 2008
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Performance in Preaching

Title: Performance in Preaching
Authors: Clayton J. Schmit and Jana Childers
Publisher: Baker Academic (November 1, 2008)
Book Description:
This volume, which launches the Engaging Worship series from Fuller Theological Seminary’s Brehm Center for Worship, Theology, and the Arts, offers a unique study of sermon delivery. While many books offer advice on how to prepare, write, and preach a sermon, this volume is distinctive in approaching the subject from the perspective of performance.

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  • Homiletics, Videos
  • Thu, Oct 09, 2008
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Working Preacher: Preaching Moment 002

In this clip from the Working Preacher video series, Dr. Clayton J. Schmit comments on the gift of being a preacher.

© 2008 Center for Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary

For more resources, visit http://www.workingpreacher.org.

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  • Homiletics, Videos
  • Thu, Oct 09, 2008
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Working Preacher: Preaching Moment 019

In this clip from the Working Preacher video series, Dr. Clayton J. Schmit comments on what makes a sermon great.

© 2008 Center for Biblical Preaching at Luther Seminary

For more resources, visit http://www.workingpreacher.org.

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  • Books
  • Wed, May 15, 2002
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Too Deep for Words

Exploring fundamental ways in which verbal expression in worship relates to aesthetic expression, Clayton Schmit provides an important book for all those interested in homiletics. Schmit reflects theologically on the relationship between verbal annd aesthetic expression, demonstrating the aesthetic significance of verbal liturgical expression and the aesthetic responsibility of those who preach, pray, and lead in public worship.

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