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The Episcopal Church
The
Diocese of
Deacon School for Ministry
Homiletics: Letting God’s Word Shine Through
HOMILETICS COMPETENCIES
POSTED AUG. 12, 2008
Goal: To introduce beginning homilists to the art and practice of preaching so that they may prepare, write, and deliver a sermon with clarity and confidence. Those completing the Homiletics certificate will demonstrate the ability to
- Draft a sermon, with attention to content, structure, and strategies; and
- Polish and present a sermon, with attention to clarity, personal style, and audience.
In addition, workshop discussion will include
- Preparing spiritually to give a sermon; and
- Locating resources for background material.
Methodology: This workshop will include lecture, group work, oral presentations, exercises, and individual conferences.
Requirements
To complete this workshop successfully, participants must . . .
· Attend the workshop;
· Before the training session, complete the required sections of David Schlafer’s workbook and write a a 1-3 page review of one of the recommended titles;
· Present a five-minute homily during the workshop on an assigned Scripture reading; and
· Discuss the evaluation of that homily with one of the facilitators.
And, afterwards . . .
· Prepare a five to ten-minute sermon or homily to be presented at worship time during a future DSM workshop.
Ř It is strongly recommended that you work with a homiletics mentor in preparing this homily. The mentor may ask to read a draft and make comments. Depending upon the response to the homily, the participant may be asked to prepare a revision.
Required Reading
· Scripture readings (to be announced before the Homiletics weekend).
· Schlafer, David J. Your Way with God’s Word: Discovering your Distinctive Preaching Voice. Cowley Publications, 1995.
Ř Sources for this workbook and the recommended books below include Amazon, Alibris, and Bookfinder.
Ř Read the Introduction and pp. 1-49, filling in answers to as many questions as possible. Pay thoughtful attention to Ch. 5. Then read pp. 62-72.
Recommended Reading—One of the Following:
· Bryan, Christopher. And God Spoke: The Authority of the Bible for the Church Today. Cowley: 2002.
· Taylor, Barbara Brown. The Preaching Life . Cambridge , Mass. : Cowley Publications, 1993.
Also recommended . . .
Preaching a sermon at your home church.
Creating a small, friendly response group at your home church to evaluate your sermon.
Staying in touch with the Homiletics chaplain!
Questions? Contact: Deacon Patricia Marks
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814 West Alden Ave. Valdosta, GA 31602
Home: 229-244-5159 Cell: 229-630-8644
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Christ Church 1521 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, GA 31602
Office: 229-242-5115
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FOR HANDOUTS, SEE
· Handout #2: Developing Your Sermon
· Handout #3: Structuring Your Sermon
