September 14 – October 18
Students of preaching, whether veterans in the pulpit or just starting out, will find this class inspiring and instructive. Participants will read Cornelius Plantinga's Reading for Preaching, a work focused on understanding the relationship between literature, theology, and the preaching ministry. While we're at it, we'll dive into and talk about the theological and biblical themes that emerge in Wendell Berry's modern classic, Jayber Crow. Finally, the instructor will share practical strategies for developing what he calls "our inner homiletician" -- a set of skills that will assist participants as they develop long term practices for vocational growth.