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Mark 4:34 claims Jesus never said anything to the crowds without using parables.
Although Jesus is said to have explained the parables when he was alone with his disciples, he never explained them to the crowds. But in a way, when we preach on Jesus’ parables, we are explaining them. That has upsides and downsides. In this workshop we will recall the nature of parables and ponder best ways to preach them to let them retain their original mystery and revelatory power.
What is creativity, and why do we still need to talk about it? Join Sandra McCracken in a conversation on faith, imagination, and creativity.
A conversation with Tony Alonso.
In a world generically “spiritual,” how does a preacher tend to the highest calling of the pastoral life: the tending of souls?
What is creativity, and why do we still need to talk about it? Join Sandra McCracken in a conversation on faith, imagination, and creativity.
A conversation with Tony Alonso.
In a world generically “spiritual,” how does a preacher tend to the highest calling of the pastoral life: the tending of souls?
At the intersection of theology and anthropology, this session will investigate the impact of the language Christians use for God.
