Table Of ContentContents Introduction Part 1: Cultural Intelligence in Theory 1. Preaching and Cultural Intelligence2. The Homiletical Template3. Hermeneutics and Cultural Intelligence4. Exegeting the Preacher Part 2: Cultural Intelligence in Practice 5. Preaching and Denominations6. Preaching and Ethnicities7. Preaching and Genders8. Preaching and Locations9. Preaching and ReligionsConclusionAppendix 1: The Homiletical TemplateAppendix 2: Worksheet for Understanding CultureAppendix 3: Sample SermonIndex
SynopsisTo preach effectively in today's world, preachers need cultural intelligence. They must build bridges between listeners who come from various denominations, ethnicities, genders, locations, religious backgrounds, and more. Experienced preacher and teacher Matthew Kim provides a step-by-step template for cross-cultural hermeneutics and homiletics, equipping preachers to reach their varied listeners in the church and beyond. Each chapter includes questions for individual thought or group discussion. The book also includes helpful diagrams and images, a sample sermon, and appendixes for exegeting listeners and for exploring cultural differences., Preaching 2018 Book of the Year To preach effectively in today's world, preachers need cultural intelligence. They must build bridges between listeners who come from various denominations, ethnicities, genders, locations, religious backgrounds, and more. Experienced preacher and teacher Matthew Kim provides a step-by-step template for cross-cultural hermeneutics and homiletics, equipping preachers to reach their varied listeners in the church and beyond. Each chapter includes questions for individual thought or group discussion. The book also includes helpful diagrams and images, a sample sermon, and appendixes for exegeting listeners and for exploring cultural differences., An experienced preacher and teacher shows how cultural intelligence can help preachers build bridges to reach their varied listeners in the church and beyond.