In this RCA, we will explore a new approach and delivery of our sermons: dialogical preaching. We’ll explore why our preaching must change, what dialogical communication is, and why it is needed. We’ll also delve into Jesus’ dialogical approach, and learn how we can employ his methods into our particular context."

DETAILS

• Fridays from 1-3pm Eastern

• May 6 / 13 / 20

• Presenters: J.R. Briggs

SESSIONS

May 6 - Session 1: Why Our Approach to Preaching Must Change - and Why Dialogical Communication is Needed Now More Than Ever 

Most people think of preaching as one person standing up and speaking for 30 or 45 minutes (or more) while everyone else listens passively to what is being said. Yet there are very few places in our culture today outside the church where such a dynamic like this exists. In this first session we’ll explore how preaching could look if it was more collaborative, participatory, and interactive. 

May 13 - Session 2: Jesus’ Dialogical Communication Approach – And Why Context is so Crucial 

Dialogical preaching isn’t something that’s new or cutting edge. Jesus himself uses this practice when engaging with his listeners. We’ll use this session to explore the three “field trips” that Jesus takes his listeners on – and how we can utilize those field trips in our own preaching.

May 20 - Session 3: The Nuts and Bolts of Dialogical Preaching: How to Implement a New Approach to Sermons in Your Context 

We’ll use our final session to explore the more granular elements of dialogical preaching and how it might work within your context. We’ll explore the how to’s, the do’s and even the don’ts, and address the common misconceptions, questions, and pushback we might experience. Then, you’ll be challenged to consider experimenting and practicing this in your church in the coming weeks.