Brothers, We Are Not Plagiarists

What does faithful preaching look like in an age of sermon sharing and downloadable transcripts? In Brothers, We Are Not Plagiarists, pastor and theologian David Schrock confronts the growing acceptance of plagiarism in the church and makes a biblical case for integrity in the pulpit.

Prompted in part by the controversy within the Southern Baptist Convention, Schrock argues that pastors are called to preach from their own prayerful study of Scripture rather than merely repackaging the work of others. Drawing from Scripture and years of ministry experience, he challenges modern pragmatism and calls churches to recover a biblical vision of shepherding and exposition.

Rather than offering a reactionary critique, this book provides thoughtful guidance for sermon preparation, citation, and pastoral faithfulness in a media-driven age.

Inside this book you will find:

• A biblical response to plagiarism in preaching
• Discussion of sermon borrowing and pastoral integrity
• Reflection on the modern church’s credibility crisis
• Practical insight into sermon preparation and annotation
• A defense of expositional preaching and pastoral labor
• Interaction with contemporary evangelical controversies
• Encouragement for pastors to faithfully shepherd Christ’s church

This book is for pastors, seminary students, church leaders, and anyone concerned with the health of Christ-centered preaching.