How to Speak at Special Events by David Cook

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Synopsis

Communication is such a vital part of todays world we are bombarded with thousands of mediatransferred 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 5second media slot. Communication in todays 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. Its not just a case of throwing some jokes and Bible stories together and hoping. How to speak at special events will guide you stepbystep 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. Sams PhD examined speech act theory in the area of preaching.

Canon JohnChapman

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 VicePrincipal 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

Jonathan is the Associate Director of the Sydney Missionary and Bible College School of Preaching. Prior to this role, Jonathan gained wide experience in preaching though parish work, and an evangelistic ministry to business workers in Sydney. He lectures at SMBC in preaching subjects and is a regular preacher at Christian conventions.

Bishop Dudley Foord

Dudley has a lifetime of pastoral, chaplaincy and teaching experience as well as holding doctorates in ministry and divinity. He served as Bishop of the Church of England in South Africa in the 1980s. In recent years Dudley has worked as a consultant in evangelism and church ministries.

Rev Ray Galea

Ray is the pastor of the Multicultural Bible Ministry, an Anglican church in Sydneys western suburbs. He ministers particularly to second generation Mediterranean and Middle Eastern people in that area. Ray is also a visiting faculty member for the SMBC School of Preaching. His book Nothing in My Hand I Bring was recently published in Sydney.

Mrs Sandy Galea

Sandy has extensive experience teaching children at church (where she works with her husband Ray), through Christian camping, kids clubs and beach missions. She also trains childrens workers. Sandy has written hundreds of childrens talks. Her book, Childrens Talks A Practical Guide (SMBC Press), shares insights from her work.

Rev Simon Manchester

Simon is the senior minister of a large Anglican church in North Sydney. He can also be heard preaching regularly on a popular Sydney radio station, and writes for several Christian journals. Simon is a wellknown conference speaker throughout Australia and overseas.

Rev Richard Newton

Richard is school chaplain at The Armidale School, a large Anglican boys high school in northern New South Wales. Prior to studying at Sydney Missionary and Bible College he worked as a schoolteacher. For some years Richard has directed the high school youth programmes at Katoomba Christian Conventions.

Ms Jenny Salt

As Dean of Women, Jenny is responsible for the pastoral care of single women at Sydney Missionary and Bible College. She is also on the faculty of the School of Preaching, with a particular emphasis on training women. Jenny regularly speaks at womens events and conferences throughout Australia.

Ms Sue SteeleSmith

Sue lectures in church history and Christian education at Sydney Missionary and Bible College. Previously, she worked in full time parish ministry with women, children and overseas students at a Presbyterian church in Sydney. Sue has an educational background, having taught science and English as a second language.

Rev Grant Thorp

Grant is the senior minister at Randwick Presbyterian Church in Sydney and has also pastored churches in rural New South Wales. He is also a wellknown speaker at Christian conventions throughout Australia. Grant is a visiting faculty member in the Sydney Missionary and Bible College School of Preaching.

Dr Leigh Trevaskis

Leigh holds a doctorate in veterinary science from Sydney University, and a Master of Divinity through Sydney Missionary and Bible College. He is currently completing a PhD in Old Testament, and following that will join the faculty at Queensland Theological College.

Biography

David is the principal and Director of the School of Preaching at Sydney Missionary and Bible College (SMBC). He is a Presbyterian minister and a graduate of SMBC and Moore Theological College. Prior to formal studies and pastoral ministry David worked in the Economic Research Department of the Reserve Bank. He spoken at numerous Christian Conventions including Keswick. David is married to Maxine, and they have five adult children and six grandchildren.