David J. Schlafer is an Episcopal priest who has taught preaching at Nashotah House, Seabury Western, the University of the South, Virginia Theological Seminary, and the College of Preachers. His previous books are Surviving the Sermon, Your Way with God's Word, What Makes This Day Different?, and Playing With Fire. Schlafer conducts seminars and workshops on homiletics in the United States, Canada, and England.