| Preaching about Conflict in the Local Church Contributor(s): Willimon, William H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 066424081X ISBN-13: 9780664240813 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $22.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 1987 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Ministry - Preaching - Religion | Christian Rituals & Practice - General - Religion | Christian Living - Professional Growth |
| Dewey: 254 |
| LCCN: 87008227 |
| Series: Preaching About-- Series |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 5.55" W x 8.55" (0.32 lbs) 120 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Mainline - Theometrics - Evangelical - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Should the pulpit be used as a place to address issues of congressional conflict? After first examining the nature of conflict within human groups, William H. Willimon discusses how to prepare sermons on controversial subjects, suggesting ways to use the biblical text to examine divisive issues. He comments on the importance of style and delivery tone when dealing with difficult topics. |
Contributor Bio(s): Willimon, William H.: - William H. Willimon is the Presiding Bishop of the Birmingham Area of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. Recognized as one of the most effective preachers in the English-speaking world, he is the author of several books, including United Methodist Beliefs: A Brief Introduction and The Early Preaching of Karl Barth, both published by WJK. |