Erika Spaet

Scripting a Sermon

Preaching & Worship

“This book makes me want to be a better preacher and, maybe more importantly, an excellent storyteller. As a church planter serving a community of young people at the edges of church, I need wisdom and support in uncovering new and relevant ways to tell the stories of the Gospel. I finished this text feeling inspired and recommitted to the art and craft of preaching. Hannan and Chandler encourage preachers to hone our storytelling skills, and they offer pragmatic ways to engage our communities in transformative preaching. As church leaders seek to accompany new generations of faithful people, we must be continuing to hone our storytelling skills so that they—and we!—can experience the Gospel in ways that are relevant to our lives. Looking to cinema as a teacher of storytelling is wise and creative, and I’m so grateful for this beautiful new resource as I grow my skills as a preacher.”