Articles on "Preaching"


	Articles on "Preaching"

	Balancing Act: Preaching and Gender by Elaine G. Siemsen Preachers of both sexes need to observe and critique their own use of masculine and feminine behaviors. Understanding gender identity can improve one’s sermon preparation and delivery and even one’s overall effectiveness within a congregation. Chasing Loehe's Ghost by Jerry L. Schmalenberger Wilhelm Loehe was one of 19th Century Germany's finest preachers. His approach has lessons for all preachers today. Coaching the Preacher by Craig J. Lewis A story of how one preacher and, ultimately, the staff, have come to see the blessings of pastoral coaches and mentors. Confessions of a Commonplace Preacher by Marcus R. Kunz A preacher describes his discovery of the gifts of the commonplace — how centuries of faith and wisdom came to live in his flesh and bone, engaging him in his own preaching and liberating his body and voice to serve the Word. Encountering Hunger and Poverty through the Sermon by Wayne L. Menking How preaching can effect transformation in hearers who both have and have not experienced poverty or hunger. An English Major in the Pulpit — Or, How I Learned to Love Contractions by Carol R. Breimeier In preaching, the perfect word choice and sentence construction that delight an English major sometimes must be set aside because they get in the way, blocking the signal that is trying to come through from the real Source of the Good News. Homegrown Preaching by Terrill G. Sorensen There is a treasure trove of ingredients to assist us in our preparation to preach and teach the faith. It’s found in the homegrown stories and histories of the people we serve. Here’s one story that depicts how the Christian life might face the battering of inner and outer storms. Making Good Preaching Even Better by Alvin C. Rueter Coaches are welcomed in many walks of life, says this author. So why not the ministry of preaching? Your spouse, a trusted friend, or pastoral colleagues in a multi-staff congregation may be the kind of coaches who will help your good preaching shine more brightly. Modern Media and the Sermon by Mark D. Johns How have our modern media technologies changed the way we receive and process information? And what impact does this have on the preparation and delivery of the sermon? Our author, a pastor and communication professor, shares some insights from research. The Renaissance and Demise of the Listener: Empowering Laity Through Preaching by Robert Kysar How do we preach so that those who listen will also "participate" in the Word's proclamation? Preaching against the Cross by Ronald F. Marshall Some see Christ's crucifixion, the center of our proclamation, as depicting a God who uses violence and abuse. The author critiques these charges and suggests a way to preach the story as it has been given to us. Preaching and the Post-Modern Condition by Jay Cooper Rochelle Preachers face an audience whose cultural perceptions are "post-modern." The author shows what this means among those who hear us preach and how proclaimers may begin to respond to it. Preaching to Seekers by Patrick Cabello Hansell Preaching the Word of God in the "languages" of those who are searching. Ten Things You Really Ought to Know about Multimedia Preaching by Carol Breimeier and Fred Nelson Six years after their first attempt at preaching in a multimedia environment, these co-pastors say there is no turning back. They tell why it works in their congregation and give guidance to others who would like to try it. Vernacular Preaching by James R. Thomas Explaining the Scriptures in the language of the common people is vernacular preaching. It is an incarnate language, one actualized again and again in real-life exchanges—between the preached word and its hearers, and between believers who administer to one another the assurance of Christ’s mercy. Why Does Grace Matter? by Peter W. Marty Jesus did not define grace for us in words. Instead he lived a life of grace and beheld its glory in the ordinariness of everyday life. We’re left to interpret grace, and cherish grace, by the ways we choose to live our lives and chart our decisions. The Words Get in the Way by Waldemar E. Meyer If a preacher is attempting to provide a visual experience for the hearers, why let words get in the way? Why not proceed directly to a picture? It may help to get your listener's attention.