Preaching to the masses: preaching that connects in a large Roman Catholic congregation

Harry J Tasto

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Preaching to the masses: preaching that connects in a large Roman Catholic congregation

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

Harry J Tasto. Preaching to the Masses: Preaching That Connects In a Large Roman Catholic Congregation. Seabury-Western Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/fcb41479-690e-4ec3-bf09-c3b014ec795c.

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H. J. Tasto. Preaching to the masses: preaching that connects in a large Roman Catholic congregation. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/fcb41479-690e-4ec3-bf09-c3b014ec795c

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Harry J Tasto. Preaching to the Masses: Preaching That Connects In a Large Roman Catholic Congregation. Seabury-Western Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/fcb41479-690e-4ec3-bf09-c3b014ec795c.

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Harry J Tasto

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Abstract

Most studies of the effectiveness of the preaching experience have been conducted in relatively small congregations in which it is demonstrated that the success of the preaching is based on the preacher knowing the language, culture and the history of the congregation. This study measured how effectively the preaching experience connects with the faith needs of the members in a large congregation of over 11,000 members. Immediately after the preaching experience on the eight Sundays in this study over the course of three years, the entire congregation was invited to respond on an instrument which elicited statistical data on what the congregation member heard in the sermon and how the sermon touched his/her life that day. A third open-ended question followed: Why did the sermon touch your life? Averages of 1,400 evaluation forms were statistically calculated on each occasion. 89-93% of the entire congregation indicated that the sermon connected with their faith needs. With the effective use of high-context communication style the preacher in this congregation has moved from outsider to insider in this large congregation naming the grace of the members living a faith-filled life. What was learned and experienced here in this large suburban congregation in Minnesota is of significance and value to preachers in other large congregations.

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