Why is it that some can preach for an hour and it seems like five minutes, while others preach for only five minutes and it seems like an hour? Haddon Robinson's question opens the book, and the chapters that follow set out to answer it.

Edited by John Koessler, the handbook draws on the experience, knowledge and understanding of contributors who are expert in their fields and who love God and his church. The chapters are divided into four sections, beginning with forming a philosophy of preaching and working through to delivery. A reference for the preacher's shelf rather than a book to read once.