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Four Young Preachers, One Call - Festival of Young Preachers

Academy of Preachers (other)
Four young preachers speak on their calling to the ministry at the 2012 Festival of Young Preachers in Louisville, KY. Featuring Jean-Daniel Cathéll-Williams, Joseph T. Howard, David Telfort and Kristina Heise.
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The Rev. Dr. William L. Self

The Church IS Worth the Effort!

2 Corinthians 4:7-11

9th Sunday after Epiphany - Year B

November 13, 2011

The Rev. Dr. William L. Self (CBF)

While Carolyn and I were in London to participate in the International Congress of Preaching, we were walking near Buckingham Palace and noticed a church; actually, it was the shell of a church building that was being rebuilt. There was nothing standing but the four walls - no windows, doors or pews. Scaffolding was up on the inside of the walls and the craftsmen were eating their lunch in the nave.

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