Inspiring book | Communicating for a Change: Seven Keys to Irresistible Communication

Outstanding Book! | Communicating for a Change: Seven Keys to Irresistible Communication | Andy Stanley, Lane Jones

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	• Communicating for a Change: Seven Keys to Irresistible Communication Andy Stanley, Lane Jones Multnomah Books, 2006 - 208 pages average customer review:based on 53 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

A must for all Seminary students and communicators

My observation regarding preaching is that there are two things necessary to be an unusually effective communicator of God's Word:

1. Extraordinary insight into the Scriptures
2. The ability to communicate that insight in an engaging, memorable way.

In this incredible book, Andy Stanley shares his secret to making number 2 happen on a weekly basis. Expository purists who feel the need to impart every ounce of knowledge they learned in seminary or in the commentaries the night before will struggle with this book. If your goal when you preach is simply to dispense knowledge and let people figure out for themselves where to go from there, then save yourself some money and get a different book. However, if your goal is to communicate in such a way that people's lives are transformed, then you need to order this book and have it express shipped.

If you are a seminary student or a pastor you MUST READ THIS BOOK NOW! Then get your hands on some of Andy's sermons and listen to him in action. Notice how he incorporates the ideas from the book in different and creative ways. Then re-read the book again. I've read this entire book twice and parts of it 3-4 times. Each time I see something that I missed before.

I doubt that in the next 20-30 years there will be a book written for preachers as meaningful as this one. If I could give it 10 stars, I would.

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Inspiring book

This was a very enjoyable book. The first half was captivating as I am a pastor who struggles with some of the points the pastor in the book was struggling with. The narrative did go a little lone. The second half of the book was the instruction manual. My only request is that the author would have given a 4-5 examples of this type of sermon, a few sermons that reflected this style. I'm going to give it a try and see what happens.

Outstanding Book!

Highly recommend this book. It's an easy read and communicates the technique with ease. Will be trying this style of preaching this weekend!

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Make a Point and Make it Stick!

Many thanks to Andy Stanley for sharing his process and insights with the rest of us. So many communicators could benefit from this book. I speak mostly to MOPS groups and this book is spot on for communicating in that venue. It's great for anyone who wants to see people remember what they've said so the principles can lead to life change.

Very Helpful Book

Love what the author had to say in terms of a one point message, make it sticky, know where you're going and how you're going to get there. These are amazingly good suggestions that I was able to quickly incorporate into my own teaching to make the lessons more memorable and have greater impact. The author's presentation in the first half of the book is outstanding.

However, read this book critically. A constant "Me-We-God-You-We" approach every Sunday is tedious for a congregation. It leads a speaker to always speak topically rather than exegetically. Although this approach is ideal for people who have no Biblical background (seeker friendly churches), it has the unfortunate side-effect of keeping them that way.

Don't get me wrong; I fully enjoyed this book and took many great insights out of it. I just can't in good conscience implement it for every message/lesson.

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When You Talk, Are People Changed?

Whether you speak from the pulpit, podium, or the front of a classroom, you don?t need much more than blank stares and faraway looks to tell you you?re not connecting. Take heart before your audience takes leave! You can convey your message in the powerful, life-changing way it deserves to be told. An insightful, entertaining parable that?s an excellent guide for any speaker, Communicating for a Change takes a simple approach to delivering effectively. Join Pastor Ray as he discovers that the secrets to successful speaking are parallel to the lessons a trucker learns on the road. By knowing your destination before you leave (identifying the one basic premise of your message), using your blinkers (making transitions obvious), and implementing five other practical points, you?ll drive your message home every time!

?Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away??

?Once upon a time??

?In the beginning??

Great stories capture and hold an audience?s attention from start to finish. Why should it be any different when you stand up to speak?

In Communicating for a Change, Andy Stanley and Lane Jones offer a unique strategy for communicators seeking to deliver captivating and practical messages. In this highly creative presentation, the authors unpack seven concepts that will empower you to engage and impact your audience in a way that leaves them wanting more.

?Whether you are a senior pastor with weekly teaching responsibilities or a student pastor who has bern charged with engaging the hearts and minds of high school students, this book is a must-read.?

Bill Hybels

Senior pastor, Willow Creak Community Church

?A very practical resource for every biblical communicator who wants to go from good to great.?

Ed Young

Senior pastor, Fellowship Church, Grapevine, Texas

?To communicate effectively, you have to connect. Andy has been connecting with people for years, and now he?s sharing his insights with the rest of us.?

Jeff Foxworthy

Comedian

INSIDE LEFT FLAP

In Communicating for a Change, Andy Stanley shares the seven imperatives that define his approach to challenging people?s minds in order to change their lives: Determine Your Goal Pick a Point Create a Map Internalize the Message Engage Your Audience Find Your Voice Start All Over

These seven concepts will simplify your approach to communication and transform your sermons, lessons, and presentations into powerful life-changing experiences for your listeners.

Story Behind the Book

Andy Stanley and Lane Jones are on staff at one of America ?s largest churches, North Point Community. Leaders of thousands of people, they regularly speak in front of large groups. They also listen to numerous speakers and know the disastrous effects of a poorly delivered message. This book is the result of their efforts to make public speaking?one of the most common fear-inducing activities known to mankind?simple, easy, and even enjoyable, so that God?s messages will readily produce the life-changing results they should.

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