Digital Homiletics: The Theology and Practice of Online Preaching (Working Preacher, 14)

Digital Homiletics demystifies the art of online preaching, helping readers understand both the why and the how of engaging listeners via digital formats. Sunggu Yang lays a concise and accessible theological foundation and then shares ten methods for effective digital preaching. Readers will encounter concrete tips and advice for sharing God's word online, whatever the dimensions of their electronic ministry. Yang profiles each of the ten methods in Digital Homiletics with an eye toward general description, homiletic theory, practical tips, final remarks, and innovative attention to "Details of the Style." Who is involved? Why might preachers employ this technique? Where should it be practiced, and when? What content is best suited to each method? The answers to these questions will help readers' tailor their online delivery. Throughout, Yang helps us recognize the distinctive nature of the homiletical task when preaching to an online audience. Cover Page Title Page Copyright Page Contents Acknowledgments Preface 1. Context and Theology of Online Preaching 1.1. Context as Introduction 1.2. Karl Barth’s Threefold Definition of God’s Word 1.3. The Fourth Techno-Dimension of the Word: The Threefold Word Digitalized 1.4. Toward Effective Online Preaching 2. The Podium Style 3. The Conversation Style 4. The Reporter Style 5. The Metaverse/VR Style (Virtual Reality) 6. The Interview Style 7. The Drama Style 8. The Zoom/Chat Style 9. The Rock Concert Style 10. The Film/Vidpod Style 11. The Artist Style Epilogue