It is tempting for preachers in this digital age of plurality and diversity to offer quick sound bytes and PowerPoint-style presentations. These tend to invite a yes or no response, as in mathematical equations. But if we are to reach Christians across the theological spectrum andinvite non-Christians to seriously consider...
It is tempting for preachers in this digital age of plurality and diversity to offer quick sound bytes and PowerPoint-style presentations. These tend to invite a yes or no response, as in mathematical equations. But if we are to reach Christians across the theological spectrum andinvite non-Christians to seriously consider our faith, we must take a different approach.What is needed is greater attention to poetry and images meant to communicate the beauty of the faith and the wonder and mystery of God in everyday life. We must communicate the unity of our message of faith, the divine as truth, and justice and healing as expressions of God. Preaching as poetry (theopoetic preaching) allows for the bold imagery of scripture and the gentle invitation of art. Sermons can no longer always be neatly tied up, perfectly linear, with complete answers to every question. In Preaching as PoetryPaul Scott Wilson teaches why this new approach is necessary today, and demonstrates with multiple examples how it works in real sermons. He skillfully guides the reader to incorporate the classical values of beauty, goodness and truth in every sermon, and in ways that connect with congregants and listeners today."
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It is tempting for preachers in this digital age of plurality and diversity to offer quick sound bytes and PowerPoint-style presentations. These tend to invite a yes or no response, as in mathematical equations. But if we are to reach Christians across the theological spectrum andinvite non-Christians to seriously consider...
It is tempting for preachers in this digital age of plurality and diversity to offer quick sound bytes and PowerPoint-style presentations. These tend to invite a yes or no response, as in mathematical equations. But if we are to reach Christians across the theological spectrum andinvite non-Christians to seriously consider our faith, we must take a different approach.What is needed is greater attention to poetry and images meant to communicate the beauty of the faith and the wonder and mystery of God in everyday life. We must communicate the unity of our message of faith, the divine as truth, and justice and healing as expressions of God. Preaching as poetry (theopoetic preaching) allows for the bold imagery of scripture and the gentle invitation of art. Sermons can no longer always be neatly tied up, perfectly linear, with complete answers to every question. In Preaching as PoetryPaul Scott Wilson teaches why this new approach is necessary today, and demonstrates with multiple examples how it works in real sermons. He skillfully guides the reader to incorporate the classical values of beauty, goodness and truth in every sermon, and in ways that connect with congregants and listeners today."
Preaching as Poetry (Artistry Of Preaching Series)$34.99
Koorong code417014
ISBN9781426764042
Pages176
PublisherAbingdon Press
Publication date19 August 2014
Dimensions10 x 142 x 211mm
Weight0.204kg
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Wilson looks as developing what he calls; Theopoetry or theoretic preaching. He says; """"it relies on theology yet minimises abstract speech about God. It uses language of the bible in poetic ways and speaks of God acting"""". In other words Wilson encourages preaching that is poetic - not a quick sermonette that disseminates data; affecting the intellect but avoiding the imagination!\\r\\n\\r\\nTowards the end Wilson suggests what can come close to a consumerist church service. """"Individuals design their own service. . . their own order of worship according to their interests"""" (133). \\r\\n\\r\\nWilson mistakes the congregation gathered for worship, as individuals gathering as consumers to have their interests met! \\r\\n\\r\\nWilson however, suggests he is not making an argument against traditional worship services, but rather, opening a way to start conversations? ONLY for the discerning pastor!
