Sermons in the context of a continuous education approach

This study examines the views of preachers working in the provincial and district mufti offices in Balıkesir regarding continuous education in the context of sermons and preaching. The research aims to learn and evaluate the impact of sermon and guidance activities, which constitute the preachers' field of duty, in effectively reaching people of all ages. This thesis aims to highlight the importance of continuous education for preachers who actively serve in various places such as penal institutions, probation and supervised release institutions, family counseling and guidance offices.The study group consists of preachers who are actively serving in the provincial and district mufti offices in Balıkesir. Data were collected using semi-structured interview forms and interviews with participants. With the participants' permission, their voices were recorded and the recorded data was later transferred to a computer environment. Content analysis technique was used in the analysis of the data to obtain more detailed and meaningful results. As a result of the research, it was found that sermons by preachers should not be considered merely as activities conducted on the mosque pulpit, but as activities that should be integrated into daily life. When evaluated in this way, it can be more effective in terms of continuous education. This result highlights the importance and necessity of preachers actively serving in different locations and various social contexts.