Chpt 33-40

What sticks out in my reading of these chapters is the empahisis on listening. How important it is to listen to multiple voices, but not just sit and take in words, but to actively listen to all contributing to the dialogue. Certainly not shunning the "unbelievers" from the dialogue since they too have valuable contributions to make. The other points Doug brought up that stirred thoughts was to treat the Bible as a member of the dialogue... interesting thought that I can'd understand how it works out however there's definately something to it.

Final summary:

Over all the book has been a refreshing and fantastic enlightenment on preaching. More so it has opened up a great understanding and challenge to the church and how it interacts within the relationships. As a up and coming pastor (well once I stop being lazy and do something) this book will shape my ministry within churches and has shapped my views. Plus has given me confidence that we can effectively do church differently.