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DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning how to preach? Does your congreg
 ation have lay leaders ready to grow? \nPreaching Among Friends is a seven
 -week online course through Backstory Preaching designed to equip and empo
 wer lay preachers with the confidence\, skills\, and support they need to 
 share God's Word. \nThis entirely online course will give lay preachers t
 he tools needed to craft a compelling message of Good News while deepening
  their connection to God. \nThe course meets Sunday evenings\, January 17-
 March 4\, 2027\; 6-7:30 pm CT\; the last week of the course meets every ev
 ening so that you can get support as you craft a sermon in five days’ ti
 me.  \nJoin Backstory Preaching for an informational session on Sunday\,
  November 8\, 2026\, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. to learn more about the program
  and have your questions answered. \nPlease note that this registration l
 ink is for the Informational Session only. If you are intrested in registe
 ring for the course\, please contact the Northern Illinois Synod Office an
 d watch your email for more information.
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SUMMARY:Preaching Among Friends
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