'Preaching is personal counseling on a group basis.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fosdick defines preaching as counseling done in a group setting.
- In plain terms
- Preaching is like group counseling.
- What can you take from it?
- View preaching as collective guidance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How is preaching different from teaching?
- What needs does a group share?
Another view
Preaching often focuses more on doctrine than individual needs.
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