2010
Sharon Ann Hayston
An Active Practice of Hope: Building Collaborative Partnerships within the Preaching Process
Throughout the history of Christianity, the preaching ministry has been the primary responsibility of the ordained. Frequently overlooked within this traditional model has been the considerable degree of theological insight and lived experience existing within the laity that can significantly enrich the preaching ministry within any faith community. This is a case-study of one such faith community which has viewed this resource as a great source of hope and mobilized it by building effective collaborative partnerships between the laity and the ordained in the development and presentation of sermons, including the proposed development of a virtual faith community.