The Person in the Pulpit by Jabusch, Willard F - 1980

From a positive new perspective, Father Willard F. Jabusch here considers the person of the preacher--that bold individual who dares to speak from the Christian pulpit.

The author analyzes the characteristics of the good preacher. Father Jabusch bases his study on qualifications given in the Bible and in the writings of the Fathers and later authors.

Himself a preacher, Father Jabusch deals directly with the preacher's need for a deep Christian commitment and a sincere dedication to his vocation.

The author challenges the preacher to develop "that special sparkle" of creativity that makes every message a new and meaningful experience, week after week. Most important, says Father Jabusch, is that a preacher truly care about his people. He should do this not only when they are within the church building but also when they are immersed in their daily lives, in the world.

For many years, Father Jabusch was professor of preaching at Mundelein Seminary of the University of St. Mary of the Lake, within the Archdiocese of Chicago. He has published many books and articles on preaching, the same area of study in which he earned his Ph.D. at Northwestern University.