Charles L. Campbell

Principalities, Powers, and Preaching Learning from William Stringfellow

The current revival of William Stringfellows theological ethics is a challenge for preachers. Stringfellows theology of the powers provides a compelling contemporary interpretation of the demonic forces that shape human life and confront Christian preachers. His work has extraordinary implications for those who seek to proclaim the Word amidst the chaos and death of the contemporary world.

Ministry with a Laugh

Laughter is pervasive in Christian theological and liturgical traditions, breaking up human idolatries and totalities. This gospel laughter gives Christian ministry an essential orientation of “open seriousness.”

PRINCIPALITIES, POWERS, AND FOOLS DOES PREACHING MAKE AN ETHICAL DIFFERENCE

This paper is the text of a keynote speech delivered at the eighth international conference of Societas Homiletica, held in Copenhagen, Denmark, 19-25 July 2008. The conference theme was “In search for meaning: does preaching make a difference?” This paper along with the response paper by Johan Cilliers, also in this issue of Homiletic, will be published along with the other papers from the conference in the forthcoming book of papers published by Societas Homiletica. Used with permission.