Wednesday, December 12, 2012
In case you missed it...
In case you missed it, I recently had a guest blog post featured on Josh Griffin's (HS pastor at Saddleback) blog, More Than Dodgeball. Check it out here.
Monday, December 10, 2012
10 Steps to Preparing a Great Presentation
Some great, practical thoughts from Nancy Duarte on preparation. Click here
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Three-Legged stool of speaking
Great content on the three-legged stool of speaking from Alex Rister.
1. Content
2. Visual Presentation
3. Delivery
Click HERE.
1. Content
2. Visual Presentation
3. Delivery
Click HERE.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
3 Hours of FREE Practical Preaching Training
If you're anything like me, you LOVE FREE stuff. On December 5, Preaching Rocket is offering their FREE 3 Hour training on delivering better sermons. No purchase or subscription is required to view the content; however, there is a sales pitch for their monthly training subscription if you desire that type of coaching.
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
Thoughts from November's Youth Communicator's Cohort
We had an incredible time together today on our YCC Conference Call. Our topic was Hermeneutics & Exegesis and our discussion was led by none other than Michael Winakur.
A few thoughts from today's call:
1. We are constantly trying to add things to the text of the Bible... In doing so, we get in the way of what the text was intended to say.
2. We are also constantly trying to push our own agenda into the text of scripture. When this happens, we begin to proof text and are simply trying to find scripture to match our own thoughts instead of getting our thoughts from scripture.
3. I don't want to be original, I want to be Biblical. Too often we spin our wheels and waste our time trying to be overly creative or original when we speak or teach. Instead we might consider spending extra time ensuring that our message is actually Biblical.
Next month we will be focusing on the topic of storytelling.
A few thoughts from today's call:
1. We are constantly trying to add things to the text of the Bible... In doing so, we get in the way of what the text was intended to say.
2. We are also constantly trying to push our own agenda into the text of scripture. When this happens, we begin to proof text and are simply trying to find scripture to match our own thoughts instead of getting our thoughts from scripture.
3. I don't want to be original, I want to be Biblical. Too often we spin our wheels and waste our time trying to be overly creative or original when we speak or teach. Instead we might consider spending extra time ensuring that our message is actually Biblical.
Next month we will be focusing on the topic of storytelling.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Does your talk have STAR moments?
In reading Nancy Duarte's HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations, Duarte refers to messages having STAR moments. The acronym STAR referring to "Something They Always Remember."
When preparing and delivering talks to young adult and teenage audiences, this piece of advice is even more crucial. Whether the STAR quality is an unforgettable visual, a story, or even a token they take home, it is vitally important for the "stickiness" of your message.
Recently, we did a message called "What's in Your Box?" where we focused on all of the various "stuff" that each of us carries around inside our little "box" and try to keep hidden from others. The message closed with James 5:16 (confess your sins and pray for each other) and the students were encouraged to come to the front, grab a small box, and find someone to open their box to and share what is hidden inside (sin, failure, mistakes, suffering, etc). Afterward, the students took their boxes home and were encouraged to put them in a prominent place in their room where they would be reminded to continue to live their lives "open" with one another.
Whereas many students (and most adults for that matter) walk away from a message and forget what they have heard fifteen minutes later, you want to leave them with something they will never forget. Not only will it reinforce the principle or scripture that you are trying to teach, but will be a STAR that they (or the Holy Spirit) can draw upon months, years, or even decades later.
When preparing and delivering talks to young adult and teenage audiences, this piece of advice is even more crucial. Whether the STAR quality is an unforgettable visual, a story, or even a token they take home, it is vitally important for the "stickiness" of your message.
Recently, we did a message called "What's in Your Box?" where we focused on all of the various "stuff" that each of us carries around inside our little "box" and try to keep hidden from others. The message closed with James 5:16 (confess your sins and pray for each other) and the students were encouraged to come to the front, grab a small box, and find someone to open their box to and share what is hidden inside (sin, failure, mistakes, suffering, etc). Afterward, the students took their boxes home and were encouraged to put them in a prominent place in their room where they would be reminded to continue to live their lives "open" with one another.
Whereas many students (and most adults for that matter) walk away from a message and forget what they have heard fifteen minutes later, you want to leave them with something they will never forget. Not only will it reinforce the principle or scripture that you are trying to teach, but will be a STAR that they (or the Holy Spirit) can draw upon months, years, or even decades later.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Gestures and Posture...
Some good thoughts on body language and gestures... Posted on More Than Dodgeball by Josh Griffin. Click Here.
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Youth Communicator's Cohort is underway!
We had our first Youth Communicator's Cohort (YCC) this past Thursday. It went extremely well. We are anticipating a great next 9 months of encouragement, feedback, training, and growth. We talked about message outline and structure (focusing on the SCORRE method). Our topic in November will be exegesis and hermeneutics.
Friday, September 21, 2012
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Monday, September 3, 2012
Stories Leaders Tell
Some great thoughts on different types of stories that leaders tell...
You can view Christopher Witt's blogpost Here...
You can view Christopher Witt's blogpost Here...
Saturday, September 1, 2012
Better Way to Practice
Here are some helpful thoughts on practicing and rehearsing presentation and speaking:
Click Here
Enjoy!
Click Here
Enjoy!
Monday, August 20, 2012
Power Poses
Thought provoking talk on the power of body language from Amy Cuddy.
View it here:
http://poptech.org/popcasts/amy_cuddy_power_poses
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Current read... The Power Presenter
My current read is The Power Presenter by Jerry Weissman... intriguing with a dose of practicality. Best note so far is the statistic of how people listen (visual, voice, & verbal)...
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Youth Communicator's Cohort
I am starting a youth comunicator's cohort with a few of my youth ministry buddies. We are going to meet over Skype once per month and give feedback to messages submitted via video. We will also be studying through a couple of communication books together. Iron sharpens iron!
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