How to Speak At Special Events

Communication is such a vital part of today’s world – we are bombarded with thousands of media–transferred messages every day. But with thousands of messages comes confusion. Clarity when talking of ideas and concepts are rare.

Public speaking, as exemplified by politicians, has become the science of sound bites for that 5–second media slot. Communication in today’s society is not equipping us for public speaking.

Christianity communicates ideas that need to be thought through, contemplated and reflected upon. Christians use words because God uses words. He is interested in verbal and written communication. He communicates ideas about himself primarily to us in his written word, the Bible.

So if you are faced with an event or occasion when public speaking is needed you may find yourself in need of a helping hand.

How to speak at special events can help – because it is written by experts in their field.

But before you can prepare an effective talk, you have to prepare yourself and your material. It’s not just a case of throwing some jokes and Bible stories together and hoping. How to speak at special events will guide you step–by–step along the way.

If you want to make an effective impact at a special event then you need How to speak at special events.

Contributors:

Rev Dr Sam Chan

Prior to his theological training at Sydney Missionary and Bible College (SMBC), and the Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago, Sam practised medicine. At SMBC, Sam lectures in preaching, ethics and theology. He is ordained in the Chinese Christian Fellowship Church. Sam’s PhD examined speech act theory in the area of preaching.

Canon John Chapman

John is an evangelist who, before retiring, worked with the Anglican Church in Sydney. The author of many books including A Fresh Start and Know and Tell the Gospel, John has taught evangelism at Sydney Missionary and Bible College and Moore Theological College.

Rev Stuart Coulton.

Stuart is the Pastoral Vice–Principal at Sydney Missionary and Bible College. Stuart practised law before spending 15 years in parish ministry. At SMBC he lectures in church history, pastoral care and theology and has had extensive involvement with Katoomba Christian Conventions in Australia.

Mr Jonathan Dykes

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