Document Type
Article
Abstract
A qualitative analysis was completed on twelve sermons into how Pentecostal preachers talk about depression from the pulpit using the Assemblies of God (AG) as a purposive sample. Findings illustrate that preachers talked about faulty thinking as the source of depression and interpreted depression as a transformative journey occurring within the context of a God encounter where the believer fixed their faulty thinking. While the way the preachers interpreted depression is not without critique, the article suggests that preaching about depression as a journey of encounter may help listeners frame their depression experiences within a narrative framework that helps them find meaning amid their depression experiences.
Recommended Citation
McBain, R. D. (2024). Exploring how Pentecostals preach about depression. Salubritas, 3, 59-78. https://doi.org/10.31380/2771-1242.1038
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