Biblical Preaching Events and Resources

Upcoming Continuing Education Courses

September 22 - 24, 2008
PROCESS PREACHING: A SYSTEM FOR DELIVERING EXTEMPORANEOUS SERMONS

Process Preaching is a system for delivering sermons freely without reading a manuscript or simply speaking off the cuff. The system emphasizes the importance of first creating the sermon by writing a full manuscript. Without reading or memorizing the manuscript, preachers are then taught to speak freely what they have written through a specific kind of oral  rehearsal.
The system recognizes the tremendous difference between the oral and written worlds of communication. Process Preaching enables the preacher to use oral language to express the thoughts and ideas of a written text.

October 6 - 10, 2008
ANNUAL LECTIONARY STUDY: THE GOSPEL OF MARK

This year's annual lectionary study with members of Luther Seminary's New Testament and preaching faculty is an exegetical examination of the Gospel of Mark. Lectures, and group discussion will help you gain theological insights and preaching ideas for the coming year.

October 13 - 14, 2008
PREACHING SEMINAR: THE EVANGELICAL PROPHET: PREACHING ISAIAH FROM ADVENT TO EPIPHANY

The words of Isaiah gave form to the early church's understanding of Jesus Christ, and they continue to be indispensable to proclamation of the gospel message. Using passages that appear in the Revised Common Lectionary from Advent to Epiphany, we will focus on how that rich poetic tradition may speak to the preacher's imagination and illuminate Christian lives, even in the complex social situations of our own time.We will look at specific examples of how Isaiah figured in the civil rights and peace movements in North America and how it is currently used by the Christians of Southern Sudan. There will be some opportunity for participants to work on their own ideas for preaching Isaiah.