Unleashing the Word
Rediscovering the Public Reading of Scripture

Name: Unleashing the Word
Brand: Harper Christian
Availability: InStock
Author: Max McLean
ISBN: 9780310782490

Author: Max McLean, Warren Bird

Narrator: Max McLean and Warren Bird, Max McLean, Warren Bird

Unabridged: 4 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 11/03/2009

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion, Christian Rituals

Synopsis

Modern society is awash in words. An auditory tidal wave cascades from our televisions, radios, media players, and the Internet. Today’s distracted worshippers often feel spiritually shortchanged when the Scriptures are spoken without passion and power. This lively and encouraging resource is the collaboration of a gifted Bible narrator and a mentor to church leaders. In it they show how churches can train their own teams of Scripture readers. These laypeople can—with enthusiasm, conviction, and passion—”unleash the Word of God,” and prepare hearts to receive the message. An illustrative, lively, multi-session DVD that brings the book’s lessons to life is included. Spoken well, the Word of God opens and penetrates the listener’s heart. Simple, straightforward, and culturally relevant, this book-and-DVD combination provides the necessary tools to teach you how to read the Bible aloud, in a way that communicates its life-changing power!

About Max McLean

Max McLean has received critical acclaim for his theatrical adaptations of The Screwtape Letters, Mark's Gospel, and Genesis. He is known widely as the narrator of The Listener’s Bible (NIV, ESV & KJV) and classic Christian literature including Pilgrim’s Progress and Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God. His daily radio program is heard on 700 radio outlets. Max and his wife, Sharon, live in New York City and are active members of Redeemer Presbyterian Church.

About Warren Bird

Warren Bird, Ph.D., is Senior Vice President of Research and Equipping at ECFA.org (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability). Previously he was Research Director at Leadership Network. He's an award-winning author/co-author of 34 books for pastors and church leaders, church boards, and seminary professors. Bird researches cutting-edge churches and works with their leaders to multiply their evangelistic and disciple-making impact.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Landon

This is a fascinating book. After two seminary degrees and 15 years of pastoral ministry, this is the first book I've ever read about the public reading of Scripture. McLean's background as an actor and his involvement at Redeemer (Manhattan) certainly color the advice he gives in this book. While m......more

Goodreads review by Rob

Good introduction to the practice of reading Scripture in public. McLean is an accomplished performer and quite knowledgeable of the mechanics of good performative skills. His book includes several exercises, as well as suggested practice readings. Another strength is his section on training volunte......more

Goodreads review by John

Books about reading Scripture aloud are few and far between. I certainly have never read one before now, but I sure picked a good place to start! Unleashing the Word has given me a new perspective on Scripture reading, whether in corporate worship, family devotionals, or private study. The book's bas......more

Goodreads review by Wayne

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. The name Max McLean has become synonymous with first person narrative presentations of the biblical text and entire audio versions of the Bible. He joins with Warren Bird to write this thoughtful little book. The burden of this book is at least twofold. First......more