LS25 Preaching and Migration
Migration is not just a movement; it is a story of identity, resilience and faith. From Genesis to Revelation, the Bible bears witness to human mobility as an essential part of the experience of God's people. Throughout history, the church has walked with communities on the move, facing challenges and embracing new opportunities. This is reflected in the life of the church, where migration has been a constant. Preachers are called to proclaim hope as Jesus did in the midst of the trauma caused by human displacement.
This series brings together experts, scholars, theologians, missiologists, pastors, psychologists, anthropologists, ministry leaders and prophetic voices to explore the intersection between preaching and migration. How can our preaching honor identity in the lived experiences of migrants? How do we address trauma with pastoral sensitivity and theological depth? Join us as we equip, inspire and challenge one another to be a voice of justice and grace in a world and church on the move.
LS25 Preaching and Migration - Agenda
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Guest Speakers
Dr. Justo González
Dr. Alma Ruiz
Dr. Oscar Garcia Johnson
Address
Identity and Preaching:
Preaching is an act that emerges from our identity and context. These workshops will explore how to approach the migration experience that shapes the identity of the preacher and the listener and how that identity influences the proclamation of the Gospel and their lives. Questions of belonging, language and culture in preaching in migrant contexts will be addressed.
Trauma and preaching
Trauma deeply impacts migrant communities and their spirituality. In these workshops, we will reflect on how preaching can be a space of healing and hope. Pastoral and biblical-theological tools will be offered to address trauma with sensitivity and care from the proclamation of the message.
Preaching technique
Effective preaching requires not only inspiration, but also technique/homiletics (sermon delivery methods). These workshops will provide strategies for communicating the Good News message with clarity in migration contexts. Aspects such as the use of language, the development of narratives and stories that connect with diverse audiences and human movement will be explored.