In a world that is thirsty for deep connections with God, preaching can become one pathway towards deeper spiritual awareness, transformation, and connection with God. Using the Barrier-Pivot-Passage Model for Preaching for Spiritual Formation (developed by the instructor during her own D.Min in Preaching studies), preachers will make a connection between the spiritual journeys of biblical characters to those of their listeners. In making these connections, congregation members are able to move from a cognitive experience of the sermon to a deeper engagement with their hearts and souls–opening space for response, discernment, and deeper participation in God’s ongoing work.
This class will help build the capacity of preachers to craft sermons that deliberately preach for spiritual formation. Participants will learn about the process through preparation worksheets for sermon design, practical experience using the method, and feedback from fellow learners.
Instructor: The Rev. Canon Tracie Little, D.Min.
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 6:00pm-7:00pm CT
Dates: February 3-April 14 (no class March 31)