mature human beings who are dedicated to serving God and others to the very best of their ability. This last statement is not meant to negate the need for biblical knowledge. The essence of effective preaching is the ability to simplify without becoming simplistic. This requires understanding on a deep and profound level. R. C. Sproul once observed that great preachers are like icebergs—they reveal on the surface only about ten percent of what is actually there in substance. Such depth is always