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PublisherAbingdon Press

ISBN-101501896547

ISBN-139781501896545

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Book TitleSurviving a Dangerous Sermon

Number of Pages162 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2020

TopicChristian Ministry / Preaching

GenreReligion

AuthorFrank A. Thomas

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight6.4 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2020-932992

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal251

SynopsisPreachers increasingly see the need to deliver sermons that are"dangerous" in a variety of ways: the way they challenge hearers'comfort levels and challenge established powers and hierarchies. Author Frank Thomashelps readers understand those dangers--especially the forces of powerand hierarchy that are so intrinsic in our everyday lives and in societyas a whole. He teaches how to anticipate and navigate those forces, toopen opportunities for dangerous preaching, and to mitigate negativeimpact on congregants, the preacher, and the preacher-congregationrelationships. Surviving a Dangerous Sermon is a logical follow-up to Thomas's previous book, How to Preach a Dangerous Sermon .It equips preachers to say what must be said, in a way that it isheard, so that the sermon has a chance to do its work on human hearts,without negative consequences., Preachers increasingly see the need to deliver sermons that are "dangerous" in a variety of ways: the way they challenge hearers' comfort levels and challenge established powers and hierarchies. Author Frank Thomas helps readers understand those dangers--especially the forces of power and hierarchy that are so intrinsic in our everyday lives and in society as a whole. He teaches how to anticipate and navigate those forces, to open opportunities for dangerous preaching, and to mitigate negative impact on congregants, the preacher, and the preacher-congregation relationships. Surviving a Dangerous Sermon is a logical follow-up to Thomas's previous book, How to Preach a Dangerous Sermon . It equips preachers to say what must be said, in a way that it is heard, so that the sermon has a chance to do its work on human hearts, without negative consequences., Preach on difficult topics so that the message can be heard and transformative without damaging the pastor-congregation relationship., Preachers know they must deliver dangerous sermons. Frank Thomas helps us understand the dangers-especially the deeply influential forces of power and hierarchy. He teaches how to anticipate and navigate those forces, to open opportunities for dangerous preaching, and to mitigate the fallout. Surviving a Dangerous Sermon equips preachers to say what must be said, in a way that it is heard, so that the sermon has a chance to do its work on human hearts without destroying or damaging the church, its people, or the preacher. Surviving a Dangerous Sermon explores, Jesus's most dangerous sermon; Structures of moral order and dominant moral hierarchies, which are embodied in every audience or congregation; A well-known contemporary example that caused an uproar; and specific tactics for dangerous sermon preparation, delivery, and cleanup. Readers will learn to, Analyze the power dynamics at work in a preaching setting; Lay the groundwork for dangerous sermons in advance so that people are ready to hear; and understand the possible consequences in order to weigh the costs and plan accordingly. Book jacket.

LC Classification NumberBV4211.3.T55 2020