Transformational Preaching

Author : David M. Brown
Publisher : Virtualbookworm Publishing
Page : 628 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2003-02
Category : Preaching
ISBN : 1589392752

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Transformational Preaching by David M. Brown Pdf

Transformational Preaching: Theory and practice is a comprehensive textbook for the beginning student of preaching, the graduate student in pulpit discourse, or the seasoned preacher. Seeking to reclaim the pulpit for biblical preaching, the book counteracts the popular "teaching" approach that is common today, and argues that preaching must be persuasive rather than informative, that the preacher is central to the act of preaching, and that through the preaching event, both preacher and listener together fashion the "message" and its meaning. Both theoretical and highly practical, the book offers a challenging look at all aspects of the preaching ministry. It contextualizes preaching in pastoral ministry and congregational worship, but, most significantly, argues that the practice of preaching must be informed and driven by theory. As such, the book draws from a wide perspective of disciplines, including biblical theology, classical rhetoric, contemporary human communication, public discourse, persuasion, linguistics, performance, and orality. The book's wealth of practical guidelines for every step of sermon development encourages students to apply general principles within their own contexts of ministry.

Author : Bill Easum
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2011-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781426729874

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Preaching for Church Transformation by Bill Easum Pdf

Before he was one of the best-known church consultants in the country, Bill Easum served a lengthy pastorate in San Antonio, Texas. When he arrived at the church it was in serious decline, with the possibility of having to close its doors beginning to loom over it. By the time he left it was the most vibrant, fastest-growing congregation in its city and region. Shortly after he arrived, Easum preached a series of sermons on the book of Acts that challenged the congregation to become an authentic New Testament church. He called on parishioners to step out of their comfort zones, stop expecting their pastor to be a personal chaplain, and join together to reach their city with the message of Jesus. Preaching for Church Transformation provides updated versions of the sermons Easum preached as he issued this challenge to the congregation shortly after his arrival. Interspersed with the sermons is commentary telling the reader how to adapt them for her or his own situation. Anyone wanting to lead a congregation from the status quo to growth and faithful witness will find Preaching for Church Transformation an indispensable resource.

Author : David J. Randolph
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2008-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781556359743

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The Renewal of Preaching in the Twenty-first Century, Second Edition by David J. Randolph Pdf

Deep Faith Meets High Tech here in The Renewal of Preaching in the Twenty-first Century. A communications revolution is sweeping through the churches leaving some on fire and others burned out. This work shows what makes the difference for church leaders and communities who are using new media to advance Christian preaching. Join them by recovering the great tradition and expanding it through creative use encouraged by artists and filmmakers as well as preachers and professors. This work explores ways to maximize the promise of preaching and confront the perils leading to the renewal of church and society. Beginning with review of the situation today, we proceed step by step through the preparation and presentation of the sermon leading to transformation. The sermon in the local parish is seen as the microcosm of the macrocosm that is the communication of God's good news. "Rooted in a knowledge of and respect for traditional worship, David Randolph accurately assesses the difficulty facing mainline traditions in speaking to today's visual culture. But he doesn't stop there. He eloquently outlines a course of action that gives emphasis to the visual and, in particular, to the use of what he terms `new media.' Renewal of Preaching is a must read, not only as a text for those preparing for ministry, but also for long-time pastors seeking new ways of speaking to today's generation."---Joan Brix Carter Dean of College of Art and Design, Olivet University

Author : Maggie Low
Publisher : Langham Publishing
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781783682454

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Preaching That Comes Alive by Maggie Low Pdf

People go to church every Sunday hoping to hear a life-giving word from the Lord but often find that they have to make do with either the dry crust of cognitive sermons or the empty calories of emotional exhortations. This book provides preachers with the tools to feed their flock with hearty sustenance. Using real-life sermon examples from across Asia that reflect issues facing Asian Christians, Maggie Low builds a picture of a sermon as a body, taking you step-by-step through guidelines for what this body needs to come alive. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced preacher, you will learn to preach more confidently and relevantly through this skillful integration of biblical theology, homiletical theory, spirituality, and communication skills. Preaching cannot deliver life unless preachers themselves listen to the Word of Life. Dr Low guides the reader to exegete the Scriptures and to listen to God personally so that they can deliver a life-giving word to the hearers.

Author : Ruthanna Hooke
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780898698442

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Transforming Preaching by Ruthanna Hooke Pdf

At once “travel guide” and vision for the future, the Transformation series is good news for the Episcopal Church at a time of fast and furious demographic and social change. Series contributors - recognized experts in their fields - analyze our present plight, point to the seeds of change already at work transforming the church, and outline a positive new way forward. What kinds of churches are most ready for transformation? What are the essential tools? What will give us strength, direction, and purpose to the journey? Each volume of the series will: Explain why a changed vision is essential Give robust theological and biblical foundations Offer a guide to best practices and positive trends in churches large and small. Describe the necessary tools for change Imagine how transformation will look Preaching is one of the more “transformable” aspects of the church’s life. Performance teacher Ruthanna Hooke, writing for both clergy and lay leaders, delivers the good and bad news about Episcopalians and preaching. She explains why preaching is more difficult than ever today, and provides essential models and spiritual practices in order to transform both the creators of preaching and its listeners as both participate in sermons.

Author : Kenton C. Anderson
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493411276

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Integrative Preaching by Kenton C. Anderson Pdf

Integrative Preaching offers a compelling conceptual model of biblical preaching that helps preachers better understand what they are doing when they step into the pulpit. Kenton Anderson, an experienced preacher and professor, explicates the integrative preaching model he has been honing for a lifetime. His fresh, holistic approach aims at whole-person transformation and is well suited for contemporary listeners. The book includes theoretical underpinnings and practical guidance to both instruct students and motivate working preachers. Sample sermons show how the model unfolds in actual sermons.

Author : David A. Christensen
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666771961

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A Philosophy of Pastoral Preaching by David A. Christensen Pdf

"I am a pastor. I preach. Doesn't that make me a pastoral preacher?" Not necessarily. Many preach missional rather than pastoral sermons designed to appeal to the unchurched, not the churched. The popularity of regional churches and the global reach of the internet allow preachers to focus their sermons on people they do not know and market a message to an audience they never see. Evangelical leaders produce many resources on attractional preaching, but who is developing a vision for pastoral preaching? David Christensen draws on years of experience to develop a philosophy of pastoral preaching. He writes, "Social media changes the way we preach. More and more pastors are preaching clickbait sermons. These are sermons designed to get clicks or attract interest rather than teach truth. We want catchy titles and clever analogies that will grab people's attention because the digital world is built on attention, whatever will get likes or drive outrage." However, pastoral preaching builds community. It is rooted in local soil to the people we know in the place we live. We need a philosophy of preaching that shepherds a community of disciples who worship together in one place.

Author : Michael Woods
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 098253325X

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Transformational Preaching by Michael Woods Pdf

Author : Heille, Gregory,Nutt, Maurice, J.,Wilhelm, Deborah L.
Publisher : Orbis Books
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9798888660027

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Preaching Racial Justice by Heille, Gregory,Nutt, Maurice, J.,Wilhelm, Deborah L. Pdf

"This edited volume conveys the urgency of Christian antiracism preaching from ecumenical, intercultural, and intergenerational perspectives"--

Author : Antonio LaMar Torrence
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-22
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725252561

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R.I.C.H. in Preaching by Antonio LaMar Torrence Pdf

As many black churches attempt to become welcoming spaces for LGBTQ people, preachers are navigating ways to develop sermons that are more inclusive and welcoming. Pastors and ministers can begin transforming their congregations to become extensions of Christ through preaching sermons about radical inclusive Christian hospitality (RICH). RICH preaching encourages its hearers to embrace those of the queer community as neighbors deserving of love, compassion, and healing.

Author : Craig A. Loscalzo
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1995-10-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0830818634

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Evangelistic Preaching That Connects by Craig A. Loscalzo Pdf

Craig A. Loscalzo shows how to develop evangelistic sermons that will appeal to today's audiences. He includes a rationale for evangelistic preaching, sample sermons and lots of practical advice.

Author : N. Graham Standish
Publisher : Augsburg Fortress Publishers
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2022-05-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781506471716

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Preaching to Those Walking Away by N. Graham Standish Pdf

Preaching to Those Walking Away explores approaches to preaching typically not taught in seminaries and that reach the spiritual but not religious. N. Graham Standish integrates insights from postmodernism, multiple-intelligences and marketing theories, spiritual formation, counseling, brain research, TED Talks, and other disciplines.

Author : Darrell W. Johnson
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2010-01-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830878673

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The Glory of Preaching by Darrell W. Johnson Pdf

In these pages you will find a vision of preaching that is both illuminating and inspiring. Drawing from biblical and theological resources as well as years in the pulpit, Darrell Johnson takes us far beyond the mere mechanics of delivering sermons. He dynamically unpacks the link between the human task of speaking to a congregation and the real, gracious action and presence of the living Christ in and through our proclamation. Johnson assists preachers to profoundly engage the biblical text and then liberates them to make use of their own personality, gifts and abilities as they communicate that message. This book is for any pastor or student who wants to cultivate a deeper pulpit approach, one that participates in the transforming mystery of God working through our less-than-perfect proclamation. Here is a solid foundation for preaching the good news as if God was living, Jesus was resurrected and the Holy Spirit was faithfully at work among us.

Author : John S. McClure
Publisher : Westminster John Knox Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0664228062

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The Four Codes of Preaching by John S. McClure Pdf

The Four Codes of Preaching, John McClure's first book-length treatment of homiletical theory, is a sophisticated and, at times, controversial contribution to the field of homiletics.

Author : Jacob D. Myers
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666702804

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Stand-Up Preaching by Jacob D. Myers Pdf

Few vocations share more in common with preaching than stand-up comedy. Each profession demands attention to the speaker’s bodily and facial gestures, tone and inflection, timing, and thoughtful engagement with contemporary contexts. Furthermore, both preaching and stand-up arise out of creative tension with homiletic or comedic traditions, respectively. Every time the preacher steps into the pulpit or the comedian steps onto the stage, they must measure their words and gestures against their audience’s expectations and assumptions. They participate in a kind of dance that is at once choreographed and open to improvisation. It is these and similar commonalities between preaching and stand-up comedy that this book engages. Stand-Up Preaching does not aim to help preachers tell better jokes. The focus of this book is far more expansive. Given the recent popularity of comedy specials, preachers have greater access to a broad array of emerging comics who showcase fresh comedic styles and variations on comedic traditions. Coupled with the perennial Def Comedy Jams on HBO, preachers also have ready access to the work of classic comics who have exhibited great storytelling and stage presence. This book will offer readers tools to discern what is homiletically significant in historical and contemporary stand-up routines, equipping them with fresh ways to riff off of their respective preaching traditions, and nuanced ways to engage issues of contemporary sociopolitical importance.