ABSTRACT
This study offers an example of ‘standing theology’ as distinguished from sitting theology and kneeling theology. This sermon was delivered in St Leonard's Church Deal, Kent for an Upper Deal Parish Service on Sunday 30 July 2023 when the Gospel reading was Matthew 13: 31–33, 44–52.
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Neville J. Emslie
Canon Dr Neville Emslie is the Director of Mission and Ministry in the Canterbury Diocese, and Honorary Fellow in Theology and Ministry within the World Religions and Education Research Unit, Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln, England.