Preaching and Social Issues: Tools and Tactics for Empowering Your Prophetic Voice

By Leah D. Schade Lexington Theological Sem

Preaching and Social Issues: Tools and Tactics for Empowering Your Prophetic Voice equips preachers to craft sermons that help congregations talk about topics of public concern based on strong ethical, biblical, and theological foundations as well as prudent sermonic strategies. Informed by years of research with clergy and congregations, Leah D. Schade provides practical and pastoral guidance for preachers to find their prophetic voice for their context with integrity and wisdom.
Preaching and Social Issues offers an assessment tool for gauging risk and capacity for preaching about social issues and suggests three approaches--Gentle, Invitational, and Robust. This book includes case studies and sermons that illustrate different approaches for preaching about contemporary topics.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1538187604
• ISBN13: 9781538187609
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 278 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"