7/20/2009 - 7/23/2009
Luther Seminary - St. Paul, MN
Preparing a sermon is one of the most important aspects of pastoral ministry and yet finding time for sermon writing often becomes one of the greatest challenges in ministry. This seminar will focus on the basics of sermon preparation and how to make the most of one's time in crafting a weekly message. For pastors who are new to the ministry or for those who are looking for a preaching refresher, practical resources will be provided on meaningful Biblical study, lectionary and illustration tools, and time management, including a popular workshop entitled, "The 8-Hour Sermon."
9/21/2009 - 9/23/2009
Luther Seminary - St. Paul, MN
Process Preaching is a system for delivering sermons freely without reading a manuscript or simply speaking off the cuff. The system emphasizes the importance of first creating the sermon by writing a full manuscript. Without reading or memorizing the manuscript, preachers are then taught to speak freely what they have written through a specific kind of oral rehearsal.
The system recognizes the tremendous difference between the oral and written worlds of communication. Process Preaching enables the preacher to use oral language to express the thoughts and ideas of a written text.
10/5/2009 - 10/7/2009
Luther Seminary - St. Paul, MN
What is authentic biblical preaching? Join nationally known preachers and teachers as they explore how, in their preaching, they make the move from the world of the Bible to the world of today. This inaugural celebration will include sermons, keynote addresses and workshops. The event begins Monday at 11 a.m. and ends Wednesday at noon.
10/7/2009 - 10/8/2009
Luther Seminary - St. Paul, MN
This year's annual lectionary study with members of Luther Seminary's New Testament and preaching faculty is an exegetical examination of the Gospel of Luke. Lectures, and group discussion will help you gain theological insights and preaching ideas for the coming year.
11/9/2009 - 11/11/2009
Luther Seminary - St. Paul, MN
This course will take seriously the changing landscapes of the 21st century US, particularly those changes that come with digital media and postmodern thinking. We'll explore questions like: How does what I do theologically relate to what my parishioners are doing in their daily lives? How do I make sense of faith in what's going on in the cultures around me? How can and should my own faith ground me in preaching and teaching with people from younger generations? We'll also explore a variety of simple ways to stay in touch with various cultural contexts, including blogs, podcasts and digital video.