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Summary Of Ellsworth J Preaching In An Age Of Distration

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Kalas, Ellsworth J. Preaching in an Age of Distration. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press, 2014.

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J. Ellsworth Kalas confessed that the distractions pastors face today are different than in prior years (9–10). With this in mind, He set out to help readers understand how to communicate to a distracted culture. First off, Kalas laid a foundation from which the rest of the book developed. He began with a discussion about distractions. Next, he discussed the different distractions that pastors face, which lead to the following chapter where he then discussed the different distractions a congregation faces. Towards the end of the book, Kalas provided some guidance for the reader with regard for dealing with distraction in both their personal lives as well as the lives of the congregation so that they may communicate God’s word effectively in a distracted culture.

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