Thankful for the No-Names<\/a>” really hit home for me. Most of my preaching years were spent in smaller churches, just as you described. There are many who serve in such a capacity. More that we know.<\/p>\nThank you. I appreciate your articles.<\/p>\n\t
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You’re welcome. Like you, I’ve spent all my life in small congregations doing what I can.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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