The use of small groups in sermon preparation

John F Allen

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The use of small groups in sermon preparation

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John F Allen. The Use of Small Groups In Sermon Preparation. Perkins School of Theology Southern Methodist University. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/1744fd3e-38a6-4f64-8efe-10ab886f7892.

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J. F. Allen. The use of small groups in sermon preparation. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/1744fd3e-38a6-4f64-8efe-10ab886f7892

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John F Allen. The Use of Small Groups In Sermon Preparation. Perkins School of Theology Southern Methodist University. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/1744fd3e-38a6-4f64-8efe-10ab886f7892.

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John F Allen

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Sermon preparation

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Abstract

The purpose of this project is to develop a sermon preparation process by which the hearer can be involved with the preacher. The project takes seriously the pastoral aspect of preaching within the church and uses this general pastoral approach to preaching. It examines the process by which the listener is involved in the preparation phase of preaching and how the relationships with the preacher, with other group members, and with the preaching material can make a difference in the impact of the sermon on the hearer. The project was conducted over a six-week period of time. A small group of nine laity were recruited from a suburban United Methodist Church in Rowlett, Texas. This small group met with the pastor weekly to consider the sermon text for the Sunday morning worship. Three sermons were preached from narrative texts in the book of Genesis. Although the main goal of the group was to explore the biblical text, special care was taken to make sure that relationships were developed in the small group experience for each participant. Emphasis was put on sharing ideas, feelings, hurts, hopes, and life expectations that grew from the study.

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