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 partor_nigeria Jim Cessna is definitely a man of God. He has influenced many– myself included. Though he has primarily ministered to people in the United States, his influence is felt as far away as Nigeria. Bottom line: He brings salt and light to our dark world. I got a chance to speak with Pastor Cessna recently. I want to thank Mr. Cessna for this interview, please pray for him, that God would continue to use him, like he has for the past 30 years. Check out our conversation below. ~James
JW: Can you tell me a little about you? Where did you grow up? What you like doing for fun? When did you get saved? JC: I was born in Fairplay, Colo. during the depression. My family moved to Windsor, Colo. when I was two years old and to Boulder, Colo. when I was 12. I lived in Boulder until I finished high school. JW: What you like doing for fun? JC:I really like to fish and ski and hunt and just about everything else that involves the outdoors. I love to pray and spend as much time as possible with my wife and family. JW: When did you get saved? JC:I came to Christ in 1962 thanks to a loving group of people who love me with Christ’s love. JW: What are some of your favorite bible verses? JC: Favorite Bible verses: I’m always gripped by the Sermon on the Mount. JW: What led you to become a pastor, or when did you feel by God to become a pastor/teacher? JC: Early on I felt a call to the pastorate, but it took 12 years of growing a serving in the church before I went to Seminary. I became a pastor in 1974. JW: Are you pastoring a church right now? If so, can you tell me a little about your church and your different ministries? What are some challenges leading a church or being a pastor? Also, what are some joys being a pastor? JC: I am now retired, living in the same town where I was born. I serve as an elder in my church and give Spiritual Direction to 8 different people–one in Fairplay, one in Nigeria, and 6 in Denver/Boulder. My greatest joy was as a missionary teaching in a seminary in Nigeria for three years. Other joys of the pastorate involve watching many parishioners grow in their relationship with Christ. The challenges of being a pastor are mainly staying true to your calling and to the truth while trying to put out endless fires that seem to fester in many churches. |
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