How can preachers guide their congregations through the polarizing politics of an election year so that they are true to the gospel and attentive to their contexts? In February 2024, Dr. Leah Schade shared her research about ministry, preaching, and social issues and offered a framework for preaching in a politically contentious season in this recorded keynote, Preaching in an Election Year.

Dr. Schade is a scholar and pastor whose work focuses on ecopreaching, preaching in public life, and the intersection of faith and civic engagement. Her framework offers Disciples preachers practical tools for navigating congregational tension and modeling faithful speech in a climate where political polarization shapes how parishioners hear the gospel. This resource is particularly valuable for preachers preparing for election seasons or facing moments of social conflict in their congregations.

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