Freeman, Eric: - Dr. Eric J. Freeman brings over three decades of ministerial experience to this scholarly examination of Francis James Grimké's homiletical approach. As a bishop within the Christian Covenant Fellowship of Ministries and founder of The Meeting Place Church of Greater Columbia, Dr. Freeman has balanced rigorous theological scholarship with practical ministry leadership throughout his career. His doctoral research on Evangelical Emancipatory Homiletics directly informs this work, offering a framework that honors both theological fidelity and meaningful social engagement. Dr. Freeman's academic preparation includes degrees from the University of Florida, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, and Anderson University, complemented by his practical experience guiding congregations through complex social and theological landscapes. This handbook represents the culmination of his research into how Grimké's approach to biblical proclamation can inform contemporary preaching that remains thoroughly evangelical while actively addressing pressing social concerns.