
The Present Preacher
Discerning God in the Now
Canterbury Press Norwich
Published on 10. September 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-78622-386-9 (ISBN)
Description
Good preaching depends on being attentive - to God, to the Bible, to the congregation, to the context, to what influences and shapes the preacher. This practical, confidence-building guide is for all who want to develop their preaching by homing in on that which points to God in the now.
Encouraging preachers in the ways that will make authentic connections with others, it demonstrates that preaching in today's culture requires preachers to 'show up and be present, in person' rather than speak 'in role' or act as religious spokespersons who take no responsibility for their message.
Based on the authors' own training of ordinands, it offers:
* Insights on how to develop the habit of noticing God in the world;
* Strategies for opening up and finding fresh meaning in familiar Bible texts;
* Ways of understanding what influences your congregation and your own theology;
* Sample sermons that embody these principles.
Encouraging preachers in the ways that will make authentic connections with others, it demonstrates that preaching in today's culture requires preachers to 'show up and be present, in person' rather than speak 'in role' or act as religious spokespersons who take no responsibility for their message.
Based on the authors' own training of ordinands, it offers:
* Insights on how to develop the habit of noticing God in the world;
* Strategies for opening up and finding fresh meaning in familiar Bible texts;
* Ways of understanding what influences your congregation and your own theology;
* Sample sermons that embody these principles.
Reviews / Votes
'Preachers from all traditions will find much of value here.' -- Church TimesMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
303 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-78622-386-9 (9781786223869)
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Persons
Liz Shercliff is Director of Studies for Readers, Diocese of Chester and is the author of Preaching Women and Straw for Bricks (SCM Press).
Matt Allen is Director of Training in the Diocese of Blackburn.
Matt Allen is Director of Training in the Diocese of Blackburn.