{"product_id":"preaching-to-a-divided-nation-a-seven-step-model-for-promoting-reconciliation-and-unity-9781540964748","title":"Preaching to a Divided Nation: A Seven-Step Model for Promoting Reconciliation and Unity","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOutreach\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 2023 Resource of the Year (Leadership)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWe live in angry times. No matter where we go, what we watch, or how we communicate, our culture is rife with division and polarization. Unfortunately, Christians appear to be caught up in the same animosity as the culture at large. While our faith calls us to Christian unity, the hard fact remains: our churches are tragically divided across class, ethnic, gender, and political lines. As these social chasms grow--both inside and outside the church--the role of the preacher becomes paramount.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book issues a prophetic call to pastors to use the influence of their pulpits to promote reconciliation and unity in their churches and communities. Two scholar-practitioners who are experts in homiletics and reconciliation present a practical, seven-step model that empowers faithful leaders to bring healing and peace to their fractured churches and world. The book includes questions for reflection, salient illustrations, and an accountability covenant. It also includes useful appendixes on preaching themes, preaching texts, and sample sermons from three leading preachers: Ralph Douglas West, Rich Villodas, and Sandra Maria Van Opstal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew D. Kim\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, University of Edinburgh) is professor of practical theology and holder of the Hubert H. and Gladys S. Raborn Chair of Pastoral Leadership at Truett Theological Seminary, Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. He previously served as the George F. Bennett Professor of Preaching and Practical Theology, director of the Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching, and director of Mentored Ministry at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He is a past president of the Evangelical Homiletics Society and has over twenty years of preaching and teaching experience. Kim has written or edited many books, including \u003ci\u003ePreaching to People in Pain\u003c\/i\u003e (winner of a \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e 2022 Book Award) and \u003ci\u003ePreaching with Cultural Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e (the 2018 \u003ci\u003ePreaching\u003c\/i\u003e magazine Book of the Year).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePaul A. Hoffman\u003c\/b\u003e (PhD, University of Manchester) is senior pastor of Evangelical Friends Church of Newport, Rhode Island. He serves on the Oversight Board for the Evangelical Friends Church-Eastern Region, is an adjunct professor at Barclay College, and is the author of \u003ci\u003eReconciling Places: How to Bridge the Chasms in Our Communities\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Baker Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50486014148882,"sku":"9781540964748","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c4f11331-80e9-4b8d-9ed5-04347694a3e1.jpg?v=1730417755","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/preaching-to-a-divided-nation-a-seven-step-model-for-promoting-reconciliation-and-unity-9781540964748","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}