Ethos, Vision and Mission as Contextual, Progressive and Pragmatic Homiletic Theories

Progression of any dynamic reality is governed by theories.  In other words anything that is dynamic presupposes the functionality of one or the other theory.  So also, it is in Homiletics and Preaching which are bombshells of dynamism and progression.  In this dynamic activity/reality of Homiletics and Preaching, I perceive dominant interplay of Ethos, Vision and Mission as Contextual, Progressive and Pragmatic Homiletic theories.  These theories are operative right in the topic, title of the sermon as well as throughout the progression of the sermon.  Defining each of these three realities within the context of Homiletics and preaching would guide the theoretical functionalities.  Ethos is conviction emerged out of a specific context and experience.  This conviction is not just a temporary emotional outburst, but a futuristic action plan which is not static but a dynamic progression.  Vision is a responsive optimization of conviction (Ethos) for futuristic pragmatism.  Mission is a dynamic pragmatic endevour to actualize ethos and vision.  It is just being human and Christian witnessing.  Any sermon capsulizes or must capsulize within it ethos, vision and mission.  Homiletic theories which govern the dynamic progression of these realities are Contextual, Progressive and Pragmatic theories.  In this article the author defines ethos, vision and mission in global and local perspectives and examines the interplay of Contextual, Progressive and Pragmatic homiletic theories from the Indian perspective.