Category: Pastoral Studies
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Handling a Biblical Text in Preaching
A reflection based on “Toward an Exegetical Theology” by Kaiser (chapters 3-6) This week’s chapters mainly cover the analysis of biblical texts. Chapter three covers the analysis of context. Chapter…
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The Modern Crisis of Preaching
A reflection based on “Toward an Exegetical Theology” by Kaiser (chapters 1-2) The primary crisis in preaching today is the vast gulf between learned theologians and layChristians. The gulf is…
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How to Use Technology in Preaching
A reflection on “Preaching Technology” by Powery This reading was a helpful overview of one of the most relevant decisions of pastoring today: How will pastors interact with the world…
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How to Fill Out a Sermon
A reflection based on “Biblical Preaching” by Robinson (chapters 8-9) This week’s reading covered chapter eight and nine of the book. Chapter eight covers the introduction and conclusion of the…
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What Does it Mean to Live as a Peacemaker?
Thoughts on “Peacemaker” by Sande (chapters 1-4) This week’s reading was informative on the nature and place of discipline in the church, and the following is an overview of some…
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What is the “War of Words?”
Thoughts on “War of Words” by Tripp (chapters 1-2) This week’s reading covered the importance of words in the relationships between people, eachother, and God. Everyone uses words, but often…
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Thoughts on “Encountering Theology of Mission” by Ott and Strauss (chapters 9-11)
This week’s reading covered chapters 9-11 of Encountering Theology of Mission. These chapters spoke into the vocational, spiritual, and contextual aspects of missionary work. Chapter nine covered the vocational aspects…
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Thoughts on “Encountering Theology of Mission” by Ott and Strauss (chapters 12-13)
This week’s reading covered the topics of competing religions and the necessity of mission. As the final two chapters of this book, this section placed great emphasis on the going…
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Thoughts on “Encountering Theology of Mission” by Ott and Strauss (chapters 7-8)
This week covered chapters seven and eight, titled “The Motivation for Missions” and “The Church and Mission.” These chapters showed a lot about what congregations as a whole and as…
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Thoughts on “Encountering Theology of Mission” by Ott and Strauss (chapters 4-6)
This week went through chapters four through six of Encountering Theology of Mission. Chapter four covers “The Purpose and Nature of Mission.” Missions slowly moves the world into the eventual…
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