Image via Wikipedia As Christian speakers, we want our talks to centre on God’s word. I’m reminded of what Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 2:2: “For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.” Nevertheless, I think there are right ways and wrong ways to use the [...]
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In this blog I try to give my best thoughts on what goes into making an effective talk and an effective, Spirit-filled ministry. It’s too bad there’s not more training available, but I’m trying to offer some the best I can, so that together we can reach the world for God! One of the themes [...]
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Because speaking is different from teaching, and because our aim is to inspire transformation in some aspect of people’s lives, we have to connect with the audience. If we don’t connect, they won’t feel the need to change in the same way. That’s why I always begin every talk I give with an anecdote, usually [...]
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