LE3 .A278 2005

2005

Morrison, Barry

Acadia University

Doctor of Ministry

D.Min.

Ministry

Acadia Divinity College

Modern culture is always changing. The preacher preaches in a post-modern culture to an emerging church. Therefore we have to “Preach Tomorrow, Today.” Though culture is changing and shifting the message of the Gospel is the same yesterday, today and forever. New methods and styles are being introduced as the next great breakthrough in preaching and therefore need to be evaluated in the light of what has come before. In this thesis I have examined a number of components that are important to preaching. The first chapter overviews preaching to a postmodern reality. The second chapter treats preaching in a visual culture. The third chapter shows how imagination may be used in preaching. Chapter four considers the importance of embodiment in preaching. The final chapter explores the intergraded preaching model of Kenton Anderson for the preparation of the sermon. The appendices evaluations which have been completed by members of Aenon Baptist Church. Use of the intergraded preaching model had a positive impact on the preacher in the preparation and delivery of the sermon. The evaluations indicated a greater degree of sermon relevance and application to the congregation.

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