With the growing,
renewed attention to the art of preaching, this timely collection from the
influential Littlemore Group of theologians explores the role of this vital
ministry in today's Church.
Experienced contributors from a wide range of backgrounds - catholic,
evangelical and liberal – weave together theology, anecdote and reflection on
practice as they share their passion for preaching. Each one is noted for
their attentiveness to the poetry of the spoken word in preaching, and the
practical challenges and pitfalls of this central activity of public worship.
Chapters include:
• The Joy and Terror of Preaching
• The Power of Language
• Localizing the Gospel
• Attentiveness to the Word
• The Sermon as Sacrament
• Genres of Preaching
Contributors include Rachel Mann, Paula Gooder, Donna Lazenby, Sr Judith
SLG, Edmund Newey, Anderson Jeremiah and Joel Love. |