myopic pilgrim

After all the discussion surrounding Preaching Through Vicarious Conversation, I don’t know why I didn’t realize I’ve listened to a pastor who did a Q&A after his sermon.

The Christian Post has a story about Mark Driscoll from Mars Hill Church in Seattle doing a Q&A from questions texted during his sermon. He answers them after he’s done preaching. Read the rest of this entry »

I have this idea for alternative to the talking-head style of sermons: two people having a conversation about a passage of Scripture. One has to be knowledgeable about the text. This would normally be the preaching pastor. The other person acts as the congregation’s representative, making clarifications and asking follow-up questions.

It’d probably be most effective as an interview style as opposed to a debate. I can see that making people uncomfortable and unsettled.

What do you think?