Disastrous Preaching: Preaching in the Aftermath of a Natural Environmental Disaster
Ebook
Overview
After one’s community has experienced an earthquake, a wildfire, a tsunami, a hurricane, a tornado outbreak, or any other natural environmental disaster, there are differences and challenges to preaching that were not present the Sunday before. This book orients preachers to those differences and challenges. It contains accessible research from natural disaster experts to give an understanding of how individuals and communities are impacted by a natural disaster. Basic biblical building blocks are provided for developing one’s own scriptural view of the event and all that follows a disaster. It is filled with coaching from pastors that have already preached in the aftermath of a natural environmental disaster, making this a very practical resource.
“You need to buy this book now. When a storm hits, you might not
be able to get a copy, but you will still need to preach to and
pastor your flock. Jeff’s work is based upon his experiencing a
catastrophic flood, his research, and a sound biblical foundation.
I highly recommend that all pastors have a copy. It is like having
a first aid kit.”
—Calvin Pearson, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
“In 2016, Jeff Stanfill traversed the challenging path of
shepherding his flock through a devastating flood. In a labor of
love, he interviewed his ministry colleagues and analyzed their
responses. Disastrous Preaching bears testimony to God’s
faithfulness and provides practical guidance for preachers faced
with unexpected disasters.”
—Kristopher K. Barnett, SC, Clamp Divinity School, Anderson
University
“Disastrous Preaching is a book borne from lived experience
and practical wisdom. Jeff Stanfill combines a pastoral heart with
research-based information. Natural disasters have existed in every
generation, yet seldom written are guides on ministering through
them. Disastrous Preaching is your full-orbed and holistic
field guide to ministry through the effects of natural
environmental disasters.”
—Eric Ayala, Pastor of Preaching and Teaching, Reformation
Church
“Speaking from repeated hurricane and flood experiences, Jeff
Stanfill’s Disastrous Preaching gives sage advice and
guidelines for ministering in the aftermath of a disaster. Heartily
recommended for pastors, chaplains, and divinity students!”
—Mark Bradford, Assemblies of God Theological Seminary,
retired
- Title: Disastrous Preaching: Preaching in the Aftermath of a Natural Environmental Disaster
- Author: Jeff Stanfill
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Print Publication Date: 2022
- Logos Release Date: 2022
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781666725605, 9781666732191, 9781666725599, 1666725609, 1666732192, 1666725595
- Resource ID: LLS:9781666725605
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2023-01-18T22:05:52Z
Jeff Stanfill is a local pastor and adjunct faculty professor,
and he coaches ministers in crisis. He loves mountain hiking and is
an avid fan of the American football game.