Prioritizing Preaching as a Primary Means of Encouraging Spiritual Growth Among the Body of Believers at LifeHouse Church in Townsend, Delaware

Abstract

This project seeks to guide the LifeHouse Church congregation in Townsend, Delaware, towards a greater emphasis on preaching as a primary avenue for spiritual growth. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the ministry context at LHC, along with the rationale and various objectives of the project. Chapter 2 delves into the Biblical and Theological foundations supporting the central role of preaching within the local church. Chapter 3 explores the theoretical considerations surrounding authentic biblical preaching within a local church setting, addresses practical aspects of preaching in a local church context, and examines historical instances of churches and individuals emphasizing preaching. Chapter 4 details the project itself, including the prelude to its official initiation, the execution of an eight-week sermon series, and the implementation of initiatives aimed at prioritizing preaching, such as the church-wide planning process called S.E.E.K. Chapter 5 assesses the project’s effectiveness by evaluating the achievement of its objectives. This section includes the findings of a church-wide survey conducted upon the project’s completion, revealing that 88.4 percent of respondents agreed that LHC had better-prioritized preaching in 2023.