"Merida, with the heart of a pastor and the skill of a teacher, proves a great guide for preachers, both aspiring and seasoned. Here is a book that is succinct, pastoral, informative, and challenging."   -Steve Timmis , executive director, Acts 29 Network  "During my doctoral studies in expositional, Christ-centered preaching, I literally read dozens of books on the subject from scholars and practitioners, past and present. Tony Merida's Faithful Preaching was hands-down my favorite. And now this expanded and revised version is even better! The Christ-Centered Expositor is a must-read for every preacher."    - Matt Carter , pastor of preaching and vision, The Austin Stone Community Church "This is wonderful. You could put this book in someone's hands, and they could go seamlessly from text to sermon. The process is very clean.

 As well, Tony Merida does a wonderful job of framing expository preaching both biblically and historically. I'm very grateful for his passion and scholarship--it bleeds all over this book!"   - Steven Smith , vice president for student services and professor of communication, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary "Tony Merida is an extraordinary church planter, preacher, and professor. In this excellent book, The Christ-Centered Expositor: A Field Guide for Word-Driven Disciple Makers , he provides the single-best introductory volume on faithful Christ-centered preaching. Highly recommended."   - Bruce Ashford , provost, dean of faculty, and professor of theology and culture, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.