Ah, Bangalore!
The preaching seminar I was leading for the last two days concluded this afternoon. It was both a gratifying and humbling experience. Gratifying, because it is so fun to watch even seasoned preachers get a new way of thinking about preaching, and you can see that they are eager to put what they have learned into action. Humbling, because this group of thirty included people who have been preaching for longer than I have. Their engagement with the material and with me was an honor, indeed.
Our gathering was at the Dom Bosco Center in Bangalore- a Roman Catholic center, named after a 19th century Italian priest who co-founded the Salesian Order of Priests and Nuns, and who was dedicated to educating young people. There are schools around the world (and all over India) named for him.
Tomorrow I begin the journey back home. The work for this trip is done; it has gone very well. Long time friendships have been renewed, new friends have been made, we have learned together, laughed together, celebrated and worshipped together. I marvel at the Body of Christ- we have family around the world- brothers and sisters in Christ for whom I am so grateful. They have promised their prayers for you and for me. I have promised the same from us.
I look forward to seeing you at Bethlehem this Sunday! Blessings and peace to you all, Chris
Thank you Pastor Chris
Dear Dr.Rev.Chris Nelson,
Thank you for your inputs and the efforts to travel to India and teach two days of relentless labour, i am sure, it will not go in vain.
As you rightly mentioned, i came from Hyderabad and was surprised to see Mr.Nallaraj Edward close to 70 years and Dr.B.C Paul should be 65+ years both you have been preaching for more than 40 years to sit humbly and listen.
I did benefit a lot from the two days, please do continue to pray to make my sermons more application oriented.
One suggestion in have, next time, please do make it interactive, let their be group activities as well as inputs from others or even questions and productive criticism, it would be more fruitful.
Thank you, have a wonderful time at your church.
My greetings to Bethlehem church, you are doing a good job, by sending your pastor for ministry to India, do come down along with him, at least a group of 10 each time.
regards,
Krishna
Think out of the box . Our messages should reach all
I was one of the participants for the "Preaching for Life Changing Seminar" in Bangalore.
I can't find words to express and thank Dr.Chris for the inputs I received through this seminar. The carefully wriiten material, the clear Power point presentations, his humour, the flow of language and modulation and thought provoking illustrations. Ya we have to go a long way . Let our messages be effective and meaningful. Lets join hands in bringing God's word to his people in the way they will love it. Thanking God for you Pastor Chris and our prayers to you in doing God's work--- Vasantha Kalyani David (BTS --TAFTEE student-- All Souls' Church,Coimbatore, INDIA)
vasanthadavid@gmail.com
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