After sixteen centuries, the wisdom and habits of ancient preachers remains remarkably relevant. Like us, early Christian leaders preached in cultures addicted to entertainment. These preachers struggled with the desire to be well-liked by their listeners and they wondered about the best ways to persuade people to be better lovers of God and their neighbors.
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Singing Bilingual Psalms from Passion Week through Ascension Day
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A conversation with Tony Alonso.
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In a world generically “spiritual,” how does a preacher tend to the highest calling of the pastoral life: the tending of souls?
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At the intersection of theology and anthropology, this session will investigate the impact of the language Christians use for God.
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