A Workman Unashamed

Practical Help for the Conservative Mennonite Preacher Who Wants to Be Effective—and Faithful—in the Pulpit

By: Alan Sharpe

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Many conservative Mennonite ministers and laymen feel a knot in their stomach when asked to preach. After all, they are farmers, electricians, carpenters, and small-business owners. Public speaking is typically not their primary gift. They have large families. They are busy. Preparing a 15-minute devotional or a 45-minute sermon for them is time-consuming—and daunting.

What they need is practical, step-by-step help for preparing and delivering sermons and devotionals. They need a structured, proven method. That’s what this guide aims to supply. This book addresses the most pressing challenges that working Mennonite men face in preparing and delivering sermons and devotionals. Each chapter tackles a common fear or obstacle with real-world, methodical guidance.

By breaking the process down—from choosing a Bible passage, to studying its context and meaning, to crafting an outline, to speaking with clarity and confidence—this guide helps you move from dread to confidence in the pulpit. The goal is to build both your competence and your trust in God’s ability to speak through you so that you are approved unto God, and never ashamed.