Preaching to Multiethnic Congregation: Positive Marginality as a Homiletical Paradigm
Woosung Calvin Choi
The impact of globalization is widespread, affecting every sector of society, and the Church is not immune from such influence. Churches are awakening to diversifying pews and finding it difficult to insist on strict homogeneity. This shift in congregational composition has raised homiletical challenges for preachers who need to learn to effectively minister the Word in culturally diverse situations. This book offers multiethnic congregations a homiletical paradigm under the title «positive marginality». The paradigm includes the five principles of positive marginality: Embrace, Engage, Establish, Embody, and Exhibit. This paradigm is measured against seven preachers currently preaching in multiethnic churches in six different countries. These preachers offer valuable insights and suggest a positive correlation between the proposed paradigm and the homiletical practice of the preachers in multiethnic congregations. This book will serve well for pastors, preaching professors, seminary students, and seasoned preachers alike.
Anno:
2015
Casa editrice:
Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publishers
Lingua:
english
Pagine:
169
ISBN 10:
1433129507
ISBN 13:
9781433129506
Collana:
American University Studies
File:
PDF, 693 KB
IPFS:
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english, 2015