Politics in the Pulpit - Mike Kennedy

Описание: Preaching Boldly Amidst an Unprecedented Election Year
Occurred on October 3, 2024

There is much about this election season in the United States that feels unprecedented and precarious, and many of us feel alternately bewildered, hopeful, terrified, and determined, among many other emotions.
For those of us who preach and offer spiritual leadership, finding the most resonant message and the words to convey in these days can feel particularly fraught.

With climate and so many other justice issues on the ballot, staying silent is not an option. Yet how can we preach from a place that is grounded, compassionate, and connected to our deepest values?

The BTS Center, Creation Justice Ministries, and Lexington Theological Seminary, in partnership, invited you to a special online preaching workshop oriented toward preaching in this election season. Our time together provided an opportunity for learning, companionship, and inspiration, while also offering ample space for preachers to both collectively and individually explore how to preach faithfully amidst an emotionally and politically charged atmosphere.

This three-hour gathering was structured as a “hands-on,” experiential, participatory workshop — not a webinar. The workshop included:
A series of mini-presentations exploring the intersections of climate, politics, and preaching; reviewing legal “dos and don’ts”; and honoring of the legacy of faithful preachers who have offered spiritual wisdom in politically fraught times of the past.
Small group discussions in which you had the opportunity to process new framings, explore your hopes and concerns, and embolden one another
Individual and collective exercises to begin envisioning what faithful preaching in an election season might look like.
Special guest preaching by a seasoned homiletics scholar.
Space for contemplation, creative expression, and courageous curiosity.

Together, through a variety of modalities, we explored what our authentic preaching voices might offer leading up to this election and beyond.

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