The past couple of weeks, I have been addressing the role of preaching within the local church. Specifically about the how and why of preaching more than the what of preaching.
This preaching-focus is connected to one of the primary roles (or Pillars) pastors must fulfill to be effective in ministry. In the Transforming Pastoral Ministry and Leadership model I am offering, this is Pillar #4: Preaching, Teaching, and Worship.
I am also suggesting that we learn to practice the art/craft of preaching much like a Curator practice the art/craft of creating an environment within a museum.
A Curator’s goal is to create an environment that is conducive to a transcendent experience. If you’ve ever walked through a thoughtfully crafted art display, then you know what I am talking about.
You often find yourself lingering, caught up in the experience. When you do leave, you feel like you’ve experienced a larger story. A story the artist him or herself has created.
You’ve been a part of the experience in a way that has left you wanting more.