January 2006 Issue
Persuasive preaching
Barry C. Black
Preaching that depends on God's Spirit is the way around the pitfalls of manipulation to positive, persuasive power.
Preaching that depends on God's Spirit is the way around the pitfalls of manipulation to positive, persuasive power.A new evangelism: forgiveness
Lourdes Morales-Gudmundsson
Pure forgiveness and transactional forgiveness cannot be separated-you can't have one without the other. But, what does it mean to really forgive?
Pure forgiveness and transactional forgiveness cannot be separated-you can't have one without the other. But, what does it mean to really forgive?Ten things listeners want in a sermon
Robert R. Hostetler
Both seekers and Christians seek essentially the same things-you'll find out what they are.
Both seekers and Christians seek essentially the same things-you'll find out what they are.Doing theology in mission part 2
Jon L. Dybdahl
This mode of theology emphasizes experience. Find out more.
This mode of theology emphasizes experience. Find out more.Letters to the Editor
Doing Theology in MissionAs I was reading Dr. Dybdahl’s article,I found myself saying “Yes! that’swhat we need!” It was not until I wentoverseas and immersed myself in another,non-Western, non-American culture thatI realized how culturally conditioned Imyself have…