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“Public Speaking”

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Pastor Martin recommends James E. Connolly's "Public Speaking as Communication" as a valuable resource for those interested in oral communication, particularly for preachers. He notes that while some aspects of the secular text may be irrelevant to preaching, much of it offers helpful and accurate fundamental principles. Martin highlights the book's simplicity and its focus on observable principles of public speaking, emphasizing that these insights are not exclusive to theological discourse but are universally applicable to effective communication.

Outline 4 sections · 2 min

  1. Commending a Resource for Public Speaking 0:02
  2. Purpose and Relevance of the Book 0:39
  3. Considering Bulk Purchase for Ministry 1:12
  4. Secular Insights Underscoring Preaching Principles 1:23

Key Quotes

“he says his purpose is to give a very simple text dealing with some of the fundamental principles of oral communication.”
“Because we're dealing with preaching, there are several places where things that he says you will immediately recognize are totally irrelevant, but there is much that is very, very helpful and accurate.”
“how many of the things that were included in this lecture are found in a secular writer and underscored in very similar ways.”
“Because again, you see, these are matters that are open to inquiry and observation with anyone who works with people in the whole area of public speaking and communication.”

Applications

All listeners

  • Get hold of a book like "Public Speaking as Communication" for helpful and accurate principles of oral communication.
  • Consider purchasing "Public Speaking as Communication" for men in ministry.

A full transcript is available on the tab. 6 paragraphs, roughly 2 minutes.

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