Preaching to Every Pew

by Nieman, James R.

• ISBN13: 9780800632434
• ISBN10: 0800632435
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-10-01
• Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Pub

Summary

Based on extensive field research, takes on the challenge of preaching to people of a wide variety of cultural backgrounds. Valuable both as a seminary text and as a text to help practicing pastor "re-tool" for more effective proclamation of the gospel.

Author Biography

James R. Nieman is Associate Professor of Homiletics at Warrburg Theological Seminary, Dubuque, Iowa.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
And Who Is My Neighbor?	1	(21)
Unmarked Intersections
The Question
Coming Home
Unexpected Lessons
Multicultural America	8	(3)
Choosing Our Words Carefully	11	(3)
Cultural Frames	14	(3)
A Chorus of Voices	17	(5)
The Frame of Ethnicity	22	(33)
Race and Ethnicity	23	(4)
Group Characteristics	27	(17)
Trusting Relationships
Subgroup Tensions Core Values
Preaching Expectations
Preaching Strategies	44	(11)
Speech Genres
Engaging Moves
Artistic Treasures
Active Texts
The Frame of Class	55	(29)
Class and Status	57	(4)
Group Characteristics	61	(11)
Multiple Identity
Ambiguous Authority
Thought Process
Symbolic Burden
Preaching Strategies	72	(12)
Embodied Reference
Familiar Knowledge
Liberative Vision
The Frame of Displacement	84	(28)
Cause and Effect	86	(5)
Group Characteristics	91	(9)
Hidden Wounds Perilous Journeys
Special Bonds
Preaching Strategies	100	(12)
Constructive Forms
Parallel Images
Expressive Models
Later Effects
The Frame of Beliefs	112	(27)
Difference and Dialogue	114	(3)
Group Characteristics	117	(12)
Ordinary Instances
Difficult Barriers
Welcome Openings
Preaching Strategies	129	(10)
Catalytic Role
Reassess Claims
Critically Connect
Insights and a Final Voice	139	(19)
Insights about Preachers	139	(8)
Knowing Yourself
Accepting Difference
Facing Discomfort
Seeking Support
Being Flexible
Insights about Preaching	147	(6)
To Partner
To Connect
To Signal
To Witness
One Final Voice	153	(5)
Suggested Readings	158