Preaching on the Epistles Toward Faith Formation

Sometimes preachers think of the letters of the New Testament primarily as a source for preaching Christian doctrine. In this presentation, though, we will press toward a broader understanding of the epistles as expressions of lived, on-the-ground Christian faith. These texts can, therefore, become resources for preaching that seeks to form hearers in their everyday Christian lives.

A part of our series Intersection: Where Theology and Practice Meet, this particular webinar took place on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Special Guest: Dr. Thomas G. Long

Dr. Thomas G. Long’s primary area of research is homiletics (the history, theory, and practice of preaching). His introductory textbook, The Witness of Preaching, has been translated into a number of languages and is widely used in theological schools around the world. In 2010, Preaching magazine named The Witness of Preaching one of the 25 most influential books in preaching for the last 25 years. Long gave the distinguished Lyman Beecher Lectures at Yale, which were published in his 2009 book, Preaching from Memory to Hope.

Long is also deeply interested in biblical studies, practical theology, and liturgy. He has written commentaries on the biblical books of Hebrews, Matthew, and the Pastoral Epistles, and his books on the Christian funeral, Accompany Them with Singing and The Good Funeral (co-authored with noted poet and funeral director Thomas Lynch), have generated interest both in the academy and the media. His book What Shall We Say? Evil, Suffering, and the Crisis of Faith, which addresses the issue of innocent suffering and the goodness of God, was selected as the Book of the Year for 2011, an award given by the Academy of Parish Clergy to the best book published for parish ministry in the previous year.

Questions?

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