by Prof. Sungwoo Cho
This study seeks to address this gap by exploring effective, diverse preaching efforts for today’s messengers of God—pastors, missionaries, seminarians, and educators—from a formal perspective. It begins by briefly reviewing the history of Christian preaching, from its early traditions to contemporary forms. The study then examines the strengths and weaknesses of both traditional and modern preaching paradigms. Finally, from a practical standpoint, it introduces three effective contemporary preaching styles—Four Pages Sermon, Preaching from Conflict to Resolution, and Sermon as Plot and Moves—providing concrete examples for practical application.
