Expositors Collective How Women Hear the Sermon (with Pamela MacRae)
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May 27, 2025 Pamela MacRae, a Professor at Moody Bible Institute specializing in Ministry to Women, shares her insights from decades of church ministry. She discusses how women uniquely engage with preaching and emphasizes the need for tailored pastoral care. Reflecting on her journey as a Bible teacher, she reveals her evolution in communication skills and the importance of personal stories in sermons. MacRae also advocates for male pastors to understand and support women's voices in theology, enriching the church experience for all.
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Early Sermon Preparation
- Pamela MacRae vividly recalls preparing six months for her first women’s conference sermon with extensive commentary study.
- That intense preparation contrasted with her current extemporaneous speaking style, showing her growth as a communicator.
Extemporaneous Speaking Benefits
- Pamela has experimented with many sermon preparation styles and found extemporaneous speaking most effective.
- She attributes this to internalizing the message deeply, allowing more natural and engaging delivery.
Hope Amid Biblical Illiteracy
- Pamela sees optimism for the church's future based on passionate students despite their low biblical literacy.
- There is a growing gap in biblical knowledge and ecclesiology that she finds concerning but not discouraging.
