Who gets to preach in your congregation? Is the pulpit reserved for just one voice, or could it be a place of shared storytelling and wisdom? This week on Transforming Engagement: The Podcast, we continue our Reimagining Preaching series with the Rev. Dr. Shauna Hannan, a professor, author, and preacher who is passionate about equipping the whole congregation for the ministry of proclamation.

Dr. Hannan challenges the traditional model of preaching as a solo endeavor and instead invites pastors to develop preaching collaborations—empowering lay leaders to find their voices and engage Scripture in new ways. She shares practical ways to start small, build confidence, and create a culture where multiple voices contribute to the life of the church.

What happens when pastors shift from simply delivering sermons to facilitating conversations around Scripture? What if instead of “feedback” after a sermon, we engage in “feed forward” before the sermon even begins? Dr. Hannan offers fresh insights on how inviting laypeople into the preaching process not only strengthens their confidence but also deepens relationships within the church community.

Whether you’re a seasoned preacher or someone exploring how to step into a preaching role, this episode is full of wisdom on how to make preaching more collaborative, inclusive, and transformative. Join us as we reimagine what it means to share the gospel together!

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Continue the Conversation at the Reimagining Preaching Conference: May 3, 2025

Join the Center for Transforming Engagement in Shoreline, Washington, for this skills-based conference equipping clergy, church staff, and lay preachers to bring the Word to life in Cascadia. 

Learn more and register at: https://transformingengagement.org/preaching-conference