Preaching and the Personal
Preaching and the Personal by J. Dwayne Howell, published by Wipf and Stock Publishers on August 13, 2013, explores the intricate relationship between preaching and personal experience. This 170-page book delves into how sermons are crafted and delivered, emphasizing the role of the Bible as a foundational source for both the preacher and the congregation. Howell presents preaching as a dynamic event where individual interpretations of biblical texts contribute to a collective testimony within the faith community.
Readers will find a thorough examination of the interplay between the preacher, the biblical text, and the congregation’s responses. The book highlights that preaching is not merely a one-way communication but an interactive process that fosters personal engagement among congregants. By addressing themes related to Christian ministry and theology, Howell illustrates how each sermon becomes a shared experience, reflecting the diverse testimonies of those involved. This edition is presented in English and is designed for those interested in the nuances of preaching and its impact on both the speaker and the audience.
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Preaching is a personal event: a minister or speaker prepares his or her sermon and presents it to the congregation. Preaching, however, also includes the Bible as a central source; this source comes from and provides a basis for the believing community. The preaching event is also personal for the members of the congregation, who are not simply recipients of the preacher’s words based on a biblical text. The congregation is involved personally in that each individual interprets the words and the text. What is said in the text, in the sermon, and the listener’s response represent parts of each one’s testimony. Testimony runs throughout preaching, the Bible, and the congregation. It is in this interchange of preacher, text, and listener that not just one testimony develops but many testimonies are present.
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