Transforming Preaching: Transformations series (Transformations)
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Ruthanna Hooke (Author) James Lemler (Contributor)
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At once "travel guide" and vision for the future, the Transformation series is good news for the Episcopal Church at a time of fast and furious demographic and social change. Series contributors - recognized experts in their fields - analyze our present plight, point to the seeds of change already at work transforming the church, and outline a positive new way forward. What kinds of churches are most ready for transformation? What are the essential tools? What will give us strength, direction, and purpose to the journey?
Each volume of the series will:
Explain why a changed vision is essential
Give robust theological and biblical foundations
Offer a guide to best practices and positive trends in churches large and small.
Describe the necessary tools for change
Imagine how transformation will look
Preaching is one of the more "transformable" aspects of the church's life. Performance teacher Ruthanna Hooke, writing for both clergy and lay leaders, delivers the good and bad news about Episcopalians and preaching. She explains why preaching is more difficult than ever today, and provides essential models and spiritual practices in order to transform both the creators of preaching and its listeners as both participate in sermons.
About the Author
Ruthanna B. Hooke is assistant professor of homiletics at Virginia Theological Seminary and earned her Ph.D. in religious studies from Yale University. She also teaches performance, movement, and voice training for preachers. James Lemler is priest-in-charge of historic Christ Episcopal Church in Greenwich, Connecticut and the former Director of Mission for the Episcopal Church. He has also served the church as a leading pastor and preacher, former dean of Seabury-Western Theological Seminary and a consultant in the area of philanthropy, stewardship, and congregational development. He resides in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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- Contributor: Ruthanna Hooke
- Imprint: Church Publishing Inc
- ISBN13: 9780898696462
- Number of Pages: 168
- Packaged Dimensions: 140x216mm
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Church Publishing Inc
- Release Date: 2010-04-01
- Series: Transformations
- Binding: Paperback / softback
- Biography: Ruthanna B. Hooke is assistant professor of homiletics at Virginia Theological Seminary and earned her Ph.D. in religious studies from Yale University. She also teaches performance, movement, and voice training for preachers. James Lemler is priest-in-charge of historic Christ Episcopal Church in Greenwich, Connecticut and the former Director of Mission for the Episcopal Church. He has also served the church as a leading pastor and preacher, former dean of Seabury-Western Theological Seminary and a consultant in the area of philanthropy, stewardship, and congregational development. He resides in Greenwich, Connecticut.
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