Craft of Preaching

Theology and Interpretation
Nourished by the Word

Consider an invitation to the upcoming Thanksgiving dinner. I tell you I’ve found some new recipes I’d [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Preaching Apocalyptic Texts

Most congregations include at least two types of people. Some folks place a heavy emphasis [...]

Worship
One voice… one message!

How can church musicians work with pastors to help ensure that the people of God [...]

Videos
Preaching Moment 031: Samuel Giere

on the lectionary serving the church Would you like to [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Working with the All Saints’ Day Texts

In a new work about the development of the novel, [...]

Videos
Preaching Moment 030: Melinda Quivik

on learning to waste time. Would you like to share [...]

Columnist
“Sounds and Silence”

While studying music in college, I learned about a man named John Cage. An innovative 20th century [...]

Videos
Preaching Moment 029: Walter Brueggemann

on the words of the prophet and the word of [...]

Columnist
Stalking the Wild Idea, Part II

Where do we get the ideas that allow us to [...]

Culture
Preaching in Unexpected Times

Hurricane Ike walloped Ohio. Nobody was ready for it– who would have thought a hurricane [...]