Ministry Matters - What do listeners want?/Preaching as an outsider

Are you treated like an outsider at your church? Preaching as an outsider by Lisa A Thompson As communities of faith adopt theological ideas and explications of suffering from early Christian traditions, they simultaneously solidify troublesome gender relations and the injustices perpetuated by such understandings of gender and power. The early Christian traditions rely on themes of male dominance, righteousness versus unrighteousness, and sanctified suffering. READ MORE Good sermons provoke  an experience of Christ in action. What do listeners want? by Will Willimon Preachers are mostly clueless about listeners’ expectations. Preachers believe a good sermon ought to change listeners’ lives, translate the meaning of the biblical text from the past to the contemporary context, inspire, and transmit information about the Christian faith; listeners expect inspiration, life application, information, and insight. READ MORE Speaking to people who struggle to make ends meet Preaching and liberation by Emanuel Cleaver III If preaching is to truly transform its hearers’ lives, then it must be more than a celebrative act. Preaching often becomes the primary source of Christian education and formation, because fewer people study the Bible, church history, or theology. READ MORE Worship for Kids February 27, 2022 Transfiguration Sunday February 27, 2022 Concise Guide for Caregivers Lenten Study During times of  disruption and division Teach them how to listen to a sermon Browse our selection of books in preaching, worship, ministry leadership, and church & culture. Key to pandemic recovery means restoring connections Preorder 2023 Try this study for Lent 2022

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