2009-06-262009-06-262003Pieterse, HJC 2003, 'A homiletical reflection on religious tendencies in empirical research among South African youth', Verbum et Ecclesia, vol. 24, no. 2, pp. 439-458. [http://www.journals.co.za/ej/ejour_verbum.html]1609-9982http://hdl.handle.net/2263/10529The results of an empirical research amongst high school learners in Grade 11 show that there is a plurality of images of Jesus amongst them. The homiletical question is: How does one preach an authentic sermon to people with a plurality of understandings on crucial faith issues? The article seeks the answer in authentic preaching that is open for discussion that is directed at responsible renewal of our beliefs.enFaculty of Theology, University of PretoriaHomileticsPreachingPastoral theology -- ResearchEmpirical theologyYouth -- South AfricaChurch work with youthLearning and scholarship -- Religious aspectsImage of GodImage (Theology)Authenticity (Philosophy)Comprehension (Theory of knowledge)Faith and reasonArticle