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Keeney, William Echard was born on July 17, 1922 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Leroy and Kathryn Olive (Echard) Keeney.
(Though based in the culture of first-century Palestine, t...)
Though based in the culture of first-century Palestine, the parables Jesus told use everyday situations to illustrate timeless lessons - and they offer vivid imagery that's easy to remember. When put in a context that audiences can understand, preaching the parables is a powerful way to communicate the teachings of Jesus to modern Christians. This book helps preachers "prime the pump" with a wealth of informative material on each of the seven parables appearing in Cycle B of the Revised Common Lectionary. William Keeney's stimulating exegesis, commentary, and illustrations shows readers how to plumb the depths of these fascinating stories and draw their own insights and applications. For each parable Keeney includes: • the scripture text • a discussion of the context in the church year in the day's lectionary readings in related scripture passages • the theme • key words • a contemplation of issues that the parable addresses • "homily hints": outlines and ideas for preaching • "points of contact" • several creative illustrations Bill Keeney symbolizes the ideal of one who carries the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other. He is always learning, gaining insight and ideas from life in its richness and diversity. Both worlds are evident in this volume. John A. Esau Former Director of Ministerial Leadership General Conference Mennonite Church William Keeney has served in administrative posts and as professor of Bible and religion at Bluffton College (Ohio) and Bethel College (Kansas), and has also taught at Kent State University. In addition to his academic work, Keeney has been the executive director of the Consortium on Peace Research, Education, and Development, and has served pastorates in Connecticut, Kansas, and Ohio. He is the author of six books and numerous journal articles. Keeney is a graduate of Bluffton College, Mennonite and Bethany Biblical Seminaries, and Hartford Theological Seminary (Ph.D.).
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(Though based in the culture of first-century Palestine, t...)
Though based in the culture of first-century Palestine, the parables Jesus told use everyday situations to illustrate timeless lessons - and they offer vivid imagery that's easy to remember. When put in a context that audiences can understand, preaching the parables is a powerful way to communicate the teachings of Jesus to modern Christians. This book helps preachers "prime the pump" with a wealth of informative material on each of the seven parables appearing in Cycle B of the Revised Common Lectionary. William Keeney's stimulating exegesis, commentary, and illustrations shows readers how to plumb the depths of these fascinating stories and draw their own insights and applications. For each parable Keeney includes: • the scripture text • a discussion of the context in the church year in the day's lectionary readings in related scripture passages • the theme • key words • a contemplation of issues that the parable addresses • "homily hints": outlines and ideas for preaching • "points of contact" • several creative illustrations Bill Keeney symbolizes the ideal of one who carries the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other. He is always learning, gaining insight and ideas from life in its richness and diversity. Both worlds are evident in this volume. John A. Esau Former Director of Ministerial Leadership General Conference Mennonite Church William Keeney has served in administrative posts and as professor of Bible and religion at Bluffton College (Ohio) and Bethel College (Kansas), and has also taught at Kent State University. In addition to his academic work, Keeney has been the executive director of the Consortium on Peace Research, Education, and Development, and has served pastorates in Connecticut, Kansas, and Ohio. He is the author of six books and numerous journal articles. Keeney is a graduate of Bluffton College, Mennonite and Bethany Biblical Seminaries, and Hartford Theological Seminary (Ph.D.).
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Keeney, William Echard was born on July 17, 1922 in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Leroy and Kathryn Olive (Echard) Keeney.
AB, Bluffton College, 1948. Bachelor's Degree, Bethany & Mennonite Biblical Seminary, 1953. Master of Sacred Theology, Hartford Theological Seminary, 1957.
Doctor of Philosophy, Hartford Theological Seminary, 1959.
Community associate and acting director education division, National Mental Health Foundation, Philadelphia, 1946-1947;
relief worker in Germany, Mennonite Control Committee, 1948-1949;
director Netherlands program, Mennonite Control Committee, 1949-1950;
representative Netherlands, chair European Peace committee, Mennonite Control Committee, 1961-1963;
peace section study secretary Institute Mennonite Studies fellow, Mennonite Control Committee, 1973-1974;
assistant to president, instructor Bible, Bluffton (Ohio) College, 1953-1956;
assistant professor Bible, Bluffton (Ohio) College, 1958-1959;
associate professor Bible, Bluffton (Ohio) College, 1959-1965;
director publicity, Bluffton (Ohio) College, 1958-1961, 63-65;
professor Bible, Bluffton (Ohio) College, 1965-1968;
academic dean, Bethel College, 1968-1972;
professor Bible and religion, Bethel College, 1968-1980;
professor peace studies, Bethel College, 1974-1980;
provost, Bethel College, 1972-1973;
director Mennonite History Library. and Archives, Bethel College, 1972-1973;
director experiential learning, Bethel College, 1974-1978;
director continuing education, Bethel College, 1975-1980;
executive director consortium on peace research, education, and development, Bethel College, 1978-1984. Visiting assistant professor integrative change Kent (Ohio) State University, 1980-1986, assistant professor peace and conflict studies, 1987-1990, acting director Center for Peaceful Change, 1987-1989. Assistant pastor Woodlawn Mennonite Church, Chicago, 1952-1953.
Pastor Nepaug (Connecticut) Congressional Church, 1956-1957, Trinity MennoniteCh., Hillsboro, Kansas, 1976, First Mennonite Church, Hillsboro, 1976-1977, Mcpherson, Kansas, 1977-1978, Wadsworth, Ohio, 1983-1984, Summit Mennonite Church, Barberton, Ohio, 1984-1986, among others.
(Though based in the culture of first-century Palestine, t...)
(Though based in the culture of first-century Palestine, t...)
Chairperson Harvey County Education Action Council, 1976-1980. Member of advisory coun.self-directed professional development program Prairie View Mental Health Center,1976-1980. Member Delegation in Dialogue for Reconciliation to Teheran, 1980.
Co-chairperson Kent Ecumenical Peace Group, 1983-1988, member, 1988-1991. Member Governor's Commision on Peace and Conflict Management, 1988-1989, co-chair task force on public education, 1988-1989. Incorporator, board directors Franklin Mills Mediation Svc., Kent, 1988-1990, secretary, treasurer board directors, 1988-1990;chairperson Peace and Change Executive Committee, 1985-1987.
Member Et Cetera (Self Help and Thrift Shop), 1991-1997, chair, 1991-1997. Member Control District Conference History Committee, since 1992, chair, 1992-1997, secretary, 1997-1998. Board directors Chicago Mennonite Learning Center, since 1992, president of the board directors, since 1996.
Board missions, peace and service, First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, 1992-1995, vice-chair, 1992-1995, moderator, 1995-1997. Member Lions (board directors 1991-1993, president since 1997).
Married Willadene Hartzler, October 12, 1947. Children: Lois Ruth Keeney Palmer, Carol Louise, William Leroy, Richard Lowell.