Carter Abstract

Preaching is vital to the life of the church at all times. Carter states that in some ways preaching is especially important in the interim period. For many church members preaching is the primary point of encounter with the interim pastor. The interim pastor needs to know the congregation as well as possible to be able better to communicate biblical truth to them. The preaching during the interim will lead the congregation to prepare for its new phase of ministry. Carter emphasizes the importance of preaching crafted to the needs and unique situation of the particular congregation.