The Peoples' Sermon: Preaching as a Ministry of the Whole Congregation

The proclamation of the gospel is not a solo endeavor. It is a communal practice, the responsibility of the baptized rather than the privilege of the ordained. In The Peoples' Sermon, Shauna K. Hannan argues that it is no longer faithful for a preacher to craft a sermon in isolation, step into the pulpit (literally or metaphorically) on Sunday morning, offer a monologue, and on Monday start all over, alone, preparing for the following Sunday. Hannan's goal is to create vital worshipping com...