Plum Coulee, Man.
I have been preaching since 1957 and I still get nervous," said John Neufeld, pastor and professor of preaching at Canadian Mennonite University. "Experience doesn't remove the butterflies but it helps them to fly in formation."
Neufeld recently gave three Saturday workshops on "Preaching matters" for seasoned pastors and others in Manitoba. Not only did the Winnipeg, Brandon and Plum Coulee workshops offer help with realigning butterflies, they reactivated an excitement for preaching.
"Leading the church in its ongoing conversation with the Bible" is an exciting and vital part of being a pastor, said Neufeld.
"Churches avoid discussing …
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