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Refreshing Preaching

"The digital age isn't killing off preaching, but…too much preaching is doing too little to motivate people to look at the world differently and therefore live in it differently. If that's so, we have to question what we preachers are actually saying about the Bible and about contemporary issues, and how well we're engaging with our congregations." This is what Paul Johns, director of the College of Preachers, said in response to a recent research report entitled, "View from the Pew".

The research, commissioned by the College of Preachers, conducted by CODEC, raises significant questions that need to be discussed as the future of preaching is considered. Therefore the Evangelical Alliance and London School of Theology, as part of the BibleFresh initiative, are holding a colloquium on preaching at London School of Theology, Northwood on Friday, 23rd April 2010. The event will start at 10am, finishing at 4pm.

The day will commence with a presentation of the research, followed by a number of short presentations from a variety of respected preachers, and plenty of opportunity for questions to be discussed. In the afternoon time will be spent actively considering the future as participants discuss a variety of timely questions in focus groups. Participants include Andy Croft, Christina Baxter, Dotha Blackwood, Femi Popoola, Stephen Gaukroger and Vaughan Roberts.

If you're a preacher and would like to attend this event, please contact Phil (p.green@eauk.org). The day will cost £10, this includes refreshments, but not lunch.