Scholar and preacher Cleophus J. LaRue brings together the voices of twelve of America’s most influential African American preachers. Each of these renowned preachers describes his or her method of sermon preparation and includes a sample sermon. An excellent how-to manual for pastors and students, Power in the Pulpit is both sage wisdom on the art of preaching and an inspiring look at some of the most prominent figures in the black church. Contributors include Charles G. Adams, Charles E. Booth, H. H. Charles, Jr., Prathia L. Hall, Zan Holmes, Carolyn Ann Knight, Joseph Samuel Ratliffe, Cheryl Sanders, J. Alfred Smith, Gardner C. Taylor, William D. Watley, and Ralph D. West.