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Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide
Ministry in the Red-Blue Divide
Leah D. Schade is a seminary professor, author, speaker, researcher, and ordained minister who has developed resources for helping the church understand the challenges facing church leaders, while encouraging and equipping preachers to address the vital social issues of our time.
This site offers tools, articles, and resources for ministry in the Purple Zone.
Her book, Preaching in the Purple Zone, provides practical instruction for navigating the hazards of prophetic preaching with tested strategies and prudent tactics grounded in biblical and theological foundations. Preaching in the Purple Zone equips clergy to help their congregations respectfully engage in deliberation about “hot topics,” find the values that bind them together, and respond faithfully to God’s Word.
Listen with hospitality,
engage with integrity and prayer,
tackle tough topics with intellectual rigor.
we emerge with new insights,
build healthier relationships within the church,
and model civic and public discourse in our communities and our country.
To be courageous about the gospel,
listen to the guidance of the Spirit,
and trust in the God who empowers us to speak the truth in love.
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