Second, maintain a criticalawareness of the theological importance of the paradigms involved. Third,maintain perspective on what is important. Fourth, build and maintain relationships. Finally, maintain a sense of humor and humility. These five considerationsshould lay the proper groundwork for communication.
Teaching can take many forms and focus on many different kindsof content.
Biblical, exegetical work and theological teaching are certainlyimportant here. But the pastor should not underestimate the power of historicaldescription for changing paradigms. People see theological options differentlywhen they understand the histories behind those options. Worship itselfis a powerful tool for deconstructing and reconstructing universe-sizedparadigms of understanding. In worship we reaffirm who is on the throne,we challenge false allegiances, we confess again our own commitments, werepent of our failures to live as if God's reign were palpably present,and we ask again in prayer for God's kingdom to come, God's will to bedone on earth as it is in heaven.