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View from the pew What are they thinking?
Author: Andy PeckPost Date: 03.12.14
Often when we preach, the only feedback we get is the ‘Thanks for a lovely sermon’ comments at the door. In each issue of Preach, we will take you inside the mind of an anonymous congregant. We hope the insights will be a useful learning tool.
Context: large evangelical church Service: an evening service Preacher: the new curate Sermon duration : 25 minutes Key passage: Ephesians 4:17–5:2
The preacher is new to our church and I am keen for him to do well. He seems a little nervous and starts out speaking very fast. He settles down a bit eventually, but I find the pace fairly manic throughout and I find myself wishing he’d make time for some p