Preaching about Conflict in the Local Church / Edition 1

by William H. Willimon

Overview

Should the pulpit be used as a place to address issues of congressional conflict? After first examining the nature of conflict within human groups, William H. Willimon discusses how to prepare sermons on controversial subjects, suggesting ways to use the biblical text to examine divisive issues. He comments on the importance of style and delivery tone when dealing with difficult topics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780664240813
Publisher:	Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date:	10/01/1987
Series:	Preaching about. . .Series
Edition description:	1st ed
Pages:	120
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

William H. Willimon is the Presiding Bishop of the Birmingham Area of the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church. Recognized as one of the most effective preachers in the English-speaking world, he is the author of several books, including United Methodist Beliefs: A Brief Introduction and The Early Preaching of Karl Barth, both published by WJK.