Preaching to a Divided Nation - A Seven-Step Model for Promoting Reconciliation and Unity

The book "Outreach 2023 Resource of the Year (Leadership)" calls pastors to use their pulpits to promote reconciliation and unity in their churches and communities, offering a practical seven-step model and resources for healing and peace.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 09 August 2022
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

In a world filled with anger and division, the Christian community faces a challenging reality. Despite our faith's call for unity, our churches are sadly divided along class, ethnic, gender, and political lines. As these social gaps continue to widen both within and outside the church, the role of preachers becomes increasingly crucial. This book serves as a prophetic call to pastors, urging them to leverage the power of their pulpits to foster reconciliation and unity within their churches and communities.

Two scholar-practitioners, renowned experts in homiletics and reconciliation, offer a practical and comprehensive seven-step model that empowers faithful leaders to bring healing and peace to their fractured churches and world. The book includes thought-provoking questions for reflection, illustrative examples, and an accountability covenant, as well as valuable appendixes on preaching themes, preaching texts, and sample sermons from three renowned preachers: Ralph Douglas West, Rich Villodas, and Sandra Maria Van Opstal.

The authors emphasize the importance of preaching with empathy, understanding, and a commitment to social justice. They challenge pastors to address the underlying issues that contribute to division and promote dialogue and understanding among different groups. By promoting reconciliation and unity, pastors can play a vital role in healing the wounds of our society and creating a more compassionate and inclusive world.

This book is a valuable resource for pastors, church leaders, and anyone interested in promoting reconciliation and unity in their communities. It provides a roadmap for building stronger, more resilient churches that are equipped to address the challenges of our time. As we navigate the angry times we live in, let us remember the power of the preached word and the transformative potential of reconciliation.

Weight: 300g
Dimension: 229 x 154 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781540964748