Book Review
Our Minister, Rev Richard Littledale, has written a book
called "Stale Bread? - refreshing the preaching ministry".
It is published by the St Andrew Press.
(See his Amazon webpage for his other books)
(ISBN: 979-0-7152-0835-9; price: £8-99)
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In a foreword, Stephen I Wright describes the book and its author as follows: "With crisp clarity Richard deals with the spectres which haunt the ministry of preaching today...he commends and explores three varieties of 'narrative' preaching which tap into the deep human love-affair with stories...It [the book] has a striking originality...Richard is a gifted teacher and writer...This is a sparkling gem of a book, easy on the eye, yet reflecting light from afar. I will return to it for inspiration and help when I feel my own offerings are getting stale. I warmly commend it to you."
See Richard Littledale's Preacher's A-Z Blog and his Amazon webpage.
Our Minister, Rev Richard Littledale, has written a book
called "The Preacher's A-Z".
It was published by the St Andrew Press on 16 April 2008.
(See his Amazon webpage for his other books)
In a foreword, Mike Graves describes the book as follows: "It was no less than Charles Haddon Spurgeon who claimed that in the same way he could get to London from any hamlet in England, he could get to the cross from any text in the Bible. How does one get to the cross in the sermon? How does one not get lost in the midst of the city called Preaching? Richard Littledale's volume could be the preacher's new best friend, a companion on the journey, tucked away in our desks like a copy of A-Z under our car seat. Of course what makes his advice on a variety of homiletical topics so helpful is that he's been there before, in the pulpit and in the literature. Happy travelling, and may the Lord be with you!"
(ISBN: 978-0-7152-0853-3; price: £9-99)
Rev Richard Littledale's book for 2011 was "Who Needs Words?".
It was published on 31 October 2011 by the St Andrew Press.
(See his Amazon webpage for his other books)
"The Christian message of the Kingdom of God is known to us today only because of excellent communication through the centuries. In an age when great communications skill is vital in order to be heard and to hear - amidst all the voices and competing media, this guide brings you practical tips and support.Take a little time to enjoy this fascinating read and you will emerge with enhanced engagement in your daily life, in witnessing, pastoring and all situations in which you find yourself. A compelling companion and tool for all who want to be effective communicators. 'Opens us up to the creative, life-giving exploration of the rich world of communication'" - Nick Baines
(from the Foreword by Nick Baines, Bishop of Bradford)
"Who Needs Words is a very easy read - something which is laudable considering the difficult concepts it addresses. Littledale has an incredible gift of being able to take the complex world of linguistics, and explain it in a manner that is unpatronising and conversational (think Noam Chomsky crossed with Bill Bryson). ... Who Needs Words is intensely practical - and, more importantly - intensely encouraging. ... Who Needs Words would be a worthy addition to the shelf of anyone who is in the business of communication (i.e. everybody) and for people wish to be a little more self-reflexive and intentional about the things that they say. This book could also serve as a primer for people who are interested in the way messages can be disseminated in the new media age. If it is the Gospel message - then so much the better." - Jonathan Rose (click to read the full review)
(ISBN-13: 978-0-7152-0943-1; price: £9-99)
Available from Amazon as a Kindle book for £3.82
Whichever way you look at it, landing up in the belly of a fish is a sad end for a prophet to come to. In fact, it wasn't the end for Jonah - just another chapter in a troubled life. This little book will take you to the heart of Jonah's experiences. Through the startling skills of the storyteller, you will experience the ups and downs, the elation and the disappointment, right there with him. This is not just a story about one man's folly and cowardice; it is the story of everyone who has felt like running from their destiny.
This book by Richard Littledale was published as a Kindle book in October 2013.