Knowing the context :frames, tools, and signs for preaching /James R. Nieman.
Description
Editor's foreword -- Introduction -- How context matters in preaching -- How preaching relates to context -- Historical views of contextual preaching -- Frames for approaching contexts -- Context identified but not isolated -- Different ways to frame context -- Using frames in a congregation -- Tools for exploring contexts -- Tools that focus on practices -- Tools that focus on products -- Using tools in a congregation -- Signs for interpreting contexts -- Signs and what they mean -- Strong signs as the focus -- Telling the truth through signs -- Using signs in a congregation -- How preaching works with context -- Contextual preaching and other ministries -- A study of contextual preaching -- Guidelines for contextual preaching practice.
viii, 93 p. ;22 cm.