”Preachers Get Feedback” with Rev. Dr. Jason Boyd

2018-10-29

Feedback always has the potential to be a scary topic for ministers. On the one hand, we need it, but on the other, it can be destructive if delivered (or received) poorly. So in the spirit of Halloween, this week’s episode is about the vulnerability it takes for a pastor to open him or herself to the observations of others. My guest is the original “Naked Preacher,” Rev. Dr. Jason Boyd, who pastors Witney Congregational Church in Oxfordshire, England. Jason’s doctoral work was done ...

Feedback always has the potential to be a scary topic for ministers. On the one hand, we need it, but on the other, it can be destructive if delivered (or received) poorly.

So in the spirit of Halloween, this week’s episode is about the vulnerability it takes for a pastor to open him or herself to the observations of others.

My guest is the original “Naked Preacher,” Rev. Dr. Jason Boyd, who pastors Witney Congregational Church in Oxfordshire, England. Jason’s doctoral work was done around the question of his own preaching—he wanted to know what his congregation experienced and observed as he preached, and he opened himself to a lot of pretty direct feedback in finding those answers.

Jason published a book about his research and journey titled The Naked Preacher: Action Research and the Practice of Preaching, which is available for purchase here. Obviously, he has great taste in titles, and I’m grateful he’s willing to share.

Theme Music:
"Careless Whistle" by AudioQuattro

Other Sounds in This Episode:
“Door Creaking (Version 7)” by Finnolia Sound Effects
“Door Knock (Version 4)” by Finnolia Sound Effects
“Horror Piano Music” by Frank&Stein
“Sinister Man Laughing” by Sound Effects

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