Theology and Interpretation
Naming the Name of Jesus
“Preach the Gospel at all times, and if necessary, use words.” This saying, attributed (apocryphally) to St. [...]
preaching
Theology and Interpretation
Now It’s Up to Us
The future of environmental well-being seemed hopeful last year to many in faith communities, with the publication [...]
Sermon Development
Notes from the Field: Elections, Bulldozers, and Grief
Anybody here feel like a [...]
Theology and Interpretation
Preaching on Reformation: Global, Ecumenical, Ongoing
This coming Reformation Day, October [...]
Worship
Designing the Mystery
This is the first installment in a series on worship and preaching. To tell you the truth, [...]
Theology and Interpretation
Durable Faith
Jesus’ commandment to love God, others, and self seems like an easy message to convey. People want, [...]
Dear Working Preacher
The Increments of Faith
One of the hardest things about being a teacher of preachers is that I don’t serve a [...]
Sermon Development
A Priest, a Rabbi, and a Pastor Walk into the Pulpit: What preachers can learn from stand-up comedians (Part 2 of 2)
Jerry Seinfeld said, “Being a [...]
Sermon Development
The Spirit Catches You and You Run and Hide
The title to this article is a riff on the [...]