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Toward A More Helpful Preaching Technique In The Nursing Home, Keith Schweitzer
Toward A More Helpful Preaching Technique In The Nursing Home, Keith Schweitzer
Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project
This Major Applied Project presents reminiscent preaching as a homiletical method to be used in a nursing home setting. As reminiscing is a common characteristic among the aged, applying it in the preaching ministry and worship activity among nursing home residents can serve the purpose of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in many helpful ways.
This MAP explains and presents examples of how reminiscing from the past in the lives of the residents draws forth vivid memories in their minds. Used as a method in preaching, these memories can also strengthen and deepen the faith of the aged individual who …
The Effectiveness Of Illustrations In Preaching: Understanding And Retaining Biblical Truths, Ronald Rall
The Effectiveness Of Illustrations In Preaching: Understanding And Retaining Biblical Truths, Ronald Rall
Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project
This project explored how illustrations function in sermons to facilitate the understanding and retention of Biblical truths. Personal interviews with members of the congregation and focus groups that evaluated sermons provided feedback and insights related to the effectiveness of illustrations in preaching. The researcher compiled responses from the interviews and the focus groups to draw some conclusions about how illustrations function most effectively in aiding comprehension and facilitating an effective hearing of the message. On the basis of this study the researcher offers recommendations that preachers may find helpful in using illustrations in their preaching.
Biblical Storytelling And Preaching, Dennis J. Goff
Biblical Storytelling And Preaching, Dennis J. Goff
Doctor of Ministry Major Applied Project
This Major Applied Project seeks to clarify the relationship between a Biblical text of Scripture being "read" or "told" and how that connects to the sermon preached on that text. It is believed that in many worship settings there is often a "disconnect" between the lectionary read (Old Testament, Epistle and Gospel readings) and the sermon text selected from one of those readings. By the time the preacher begins his sermon the hearer has often forgotten the Scripture read earlier. The use of Biblical storytelling can assist the listener in hearing, understanding, remembering and connecting the text of Scripture with …