Craft of Preaching

Sermon Development
Godly Play and Preaching the Story

The Purpose of PreachingWe preach to help people “discover a [...]

Dear Working Preacher
See, Thank, Tell

Dear Working Preacher,   There’s a poignancy to this week’s gospel reading that is easy to miss. [...]

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A Very Rare Flower

“As we continue to watch the regrowth, nature’s ability to recover after a fire is truly amazing [...]

Videos
Preaching Moment 265: Lauren Winner

Lauren Winner talks about what she likes to hear in [...]

Dear Working Preacher
Unexpected Faith

Dear Working Preacher,   By and large, I’ve typically read the story of Jesus and the centurion [...]

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Sundays Happen

“Sundays Happen” is a monthly column where we can playfully and thoughtfully wrestle with the realities of [...]

Worship
Book Review: “The Four Gospels on Sunday” by Gordon Lathrop

Reviewed: “The Four Gospels on [...]

Dear Working Preacher
Hope in the Meantime

Dear Working Preacher,   I’ll be honest: I find Holy Trinity Sunday among the most difficult days [...]

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Extra-Ordinary Time

June brings the extraordinary time of summer harvest and outdoor enjoyment. But the lectionary enters “ordinary time,” [...]

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Church Wars

Faith in God is supposed to bring new life, peace, understanding, and healing to creation. So why [...]