Surviving the Sermon: A Guide to Preaching for Those Who Have to Listen

Rating:
Summary: Taking preaching out of the closet
Review: Letting parishioners in on the sermon process is something not enough of us do. Inviting response and critique that is more than "great sermon" or "I like what you had to say today" can be quite threatening...but the rewards are great!

If we believe that the preaching act is trialogue (God, Preacher & People) and not monotonous monologue -- then inviting the congregation into the process will enrich the outcome.

Rating:
Summary: Taking preaching out of the closet
Review: Letting parishioners in on the sermon process is something not enough of us do. Inviting response and critique that is more than "great sermon" or "I like what you had to say today" can be quite threatening...but the rewards are great!

If we believe that the preaching act is trialogue (God, Preacher & People) and not monotonous monologue -- then inviting the congregation into the process will enrich the outcome.