Preaching as a Christian Art
An exploration of preaching as the art of encountering, interpreting and proclaiming the saving mystery of God's grace, as revealed in scripture. Attention will be given to the purpose of preaching, use of scripture and theology and the practical aspects of sermon preparation and delivery in a particular congregational context.
Instructor: Rev. Dennis Swearngin, has served in congregational ministry since 1976, having served two Disciple churches in Texas and then Olivet Christian Church, Columbia, Missouri since November, 1980. Dennis is a graduate of Drake University and Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University. He and his wife Sue have been married since 1968, have raised two sons together and currently enjoy their two young grandchildren. Dennis tries to go fishing at every opportunity.
Dennis? father, the late Curtis Swearngin, made a decision well after his retirement to become equipped for pastoral ministry, and he enrolled in and completed MSR?s Certificate for Pastoral Ministry program. Curtis drew deep satisfaction from supply preaching and then his installed pastorates with 2 Disciple congregations in the Ozark Lakes Area of the Region of Mid-America. Dennis is pleased to have had the opportunity to help equip his father and many others for their ministries.
Dates: February 10-11, March 9-10 and April 20-21, 2012
Cost: $390.00 (includes lodging and meals)
$330 Commuter
Text: Preaching Without Notes by Joseph M. Webb
Location: Rickman Center, Jefferson City, MO
