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Stand-Up Preaching: Homiletical Insights from Contemporary Comedians

by Jacob D Myers. Cascade Books, 10/6/22.

Description

This book seeks to provide insight into the tools of stand-up comics to aid in the practice of preaching.

Features

Each chapter highlights the style of a contemporary comedian and what can be learned from them.

Recommended Audience

Primarily best for Christian preachers

Cost

Purchase as a book or e-book

Practical Applications

  • Read to develop a better understanding of rhetorical tools and devices and forms of comedy that aid in instruction.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Matt Burke

Matt Burke is the director of the Northeast Center for Congregations in Fort Wayne and serves as the Center’s Education Director statewide. Matt has a background in classroom, digital and experiential education and most recently served as the associate director of Learning Science at Kaplan Test Prep. He is passionate about using education to develop deeper faith in congregational participants.

Matt earned a B.A. in Religion from Mount Vernon Nazarene University and a Masters of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelly, and his two sons, Silas and Levi. Matt also loves storytelling in films, books and music and finding the intersections of faith and popular culture.

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