Author: Heidi Mann

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Theology and Interpretation
Preaching the Gospel of Justice

What do you say to those who feel uncomfortable when [...]

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Sermon Development
Reading the Lectionary with Rashi

I have had the great fortune to teach in several [...]

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Theology and Interpretation
Preaching Congregational Endings

“It’s the end of the world, as we know it.” [...]

Preaching and humor - Working Preacher Books volume,
Sermon Development
Divine Laughter: Preaching and the Serious Business of Humor

Do you ever experience a [...]

Preaching and eco-crisis: Palm tree extendinerg over ocean with overcast clouds behind
Theology and Interpretation
Preaching the Passion Narrative in a Time of Eco-Crisis

dear Matafele Peinam you are [...]

Leading with the Sermon by Will Willimon in the Working Preacher Books series.
Sermon Development
Leading with the Sermon

The sermon can do so many things, but how is it “the most important leadership activity of [...]

The Risen Lord appears to St. Thomas and the apostles
Sermon Development
Hymns as Theological Commentaries

Born into a musical pastor’s family, I was hearing the [...]

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Culture
Preaching from the Margins: Consent, Collaboration, and Community-Building 

Jesus spent a whole lot [...]

Theology and Interpretation
Real People, Real Faith: Preaching Biblical Characters

What are some of the [...]

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Preaching Series
Resurrection People: An Easter Sermon Series on John

This Easter sermon series explores [...]