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Humor Us! Preaching and the Power of the Comic Spirit

by Alyce M. McKenzie, Owen Hanley Lynch, Westminster John Knox Press, KY, 6/6/2023

Description

This book helps congregational leaders use humor in their sermons. Coauthors Alyce McKenzie and Owen Hanley Lynch are both professors at Southern Methodist University, where McKenzie specializes in preaching and Hanley Lynch specializes in humor studies. Through their combined expertise, the book explores how humor is a gift from God, strategies and frameworks for using humor, and ways preachers can channel the comedic spirit in their sermons.

Features

  • A book in the “ Preaching and.. “ series
  • Focus on positive aspects of humor in sermons

Recommended Audience

Preachers in the Christian Tradition

Cost

Purchase as book, e-book or audio book

Practical Applications

  • Develop your understanding of comedy by learning about historic traditions, frameworks, and theories of humor.
  • Improve your ability to notice humor in everyday life as well as biblical humor to help you add humor to your sermons.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Matt Burke

Senior Director of Resource Consulting and Grants

Matt Burke is the senior director of resource consulting and grants for the Center for Congregations. Prior to this role, he also served as the director of the northeast Center for Congregations in Fort Wayne and the Center’s Education Director statewide. Matt has a background in classroom, digital and experiential education and most recently served as the associate director of Learning Science at Kaplan Test Prep. He is passionate about using education to develop deeper faith in congregational participants.

Matt earned a B.A. in Religion from Mount Vernon Nazarene University and a Masters of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelly, and his two sons, Silas and Levi. Matt also loves storytelling in films, books and music and finding the intersections of faith and popular culture.

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