A vital resource for pastors who seek to transform the culture of their church
A Way with Words demonstrates the power of the weekly sermon to change the culture of a congregation. Using the analogy of language learning, Adam Trambley shows how a consistent ministry focus over an eighteen-month period can help a church address areas that inhibit growth even as the pastor preaches on a diversity of subjects or uses a lectionary. The author explores how important focused preaching can be to moving church development forward and offers a long-term strategy particularly helpful for pastors looking to take full advantage of the opportunities their weekly sermons provide. Each chapter includes discussion questions and practical exercises that can be used as part of a preaching group or seminary class, or to aid the solo pastor in preparing dynamic sermons.
This is a topic not generally taught in seminary, but vital for pastors who wear many hats as preachers, pastoral caregivers, and administrative leaders.
Table des matières
Foreword by Bishop Sean W. Rowe
Introduction
Part I The Long-Term Sermon
Chapter One Teaching a New Language
Chapter Two Imparting New Language Elements
Chapter Three Providing Theological Rationale and Practical Vision
Chapter Four Explaining How to Take the Next Steps
Chapter Five Discerning the Next Stage
Chapter Six Long-Term Sermon Templates: Spiritual Gifts and The Way of Love
Part II Preaching with Prayer, Passion, Personality and Physicality
Chapter Seven Prayer
Chapter Eight Passion
Chapter Nine Personality
Chapter Ten Physicality
Appendix A Curriculum for a Long-Term Sermon Preaching Course
A propos de l’auteur
The Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe was elected presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church in June 2024 and took office on Nov. 1 for a nine-year term. In this role, he serves as the church’s chief pastor and CEO. Known for his expertise in organizational learning and adaptive change, Rowe is committed to strengthening support for local ministry and mission. He was ordained bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northwestern Pennsylvania in 2007 after serving as rector of St. John’s in Franklin, Pennsylvania, for seven years. From 2014 to 2018, he served as bishop provisional of the Episcopal Diocese of Bethlehem, and from 2019 to 2024, he led a partnership between the Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York. Rowe holds a bachelor’s degree in history from Grove City College, a Master of Divinity degree from Virginia Theological Seminary, and a doctorate in organizational learning and leadership from Gannon University. He has served as a leader of many civic and churchwide organizations and governance bodies, and as parliamentarian for the House of Bishops.
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