One of the curious and delightful things about great communicators is that they have a whole range of styles. There is not a single style that's effective. I see teachers working hard to contort themselves around so they're teaching "like so-and-so, because I want to be able to communicate like that," and getting frustrated.
There are characteristics of great Bible teachers. But there's not one style.
Work with the style that God has given you! Be yourself in this matter. You are the tool that God wants to sharpen and use to reach others with His Word in order to change lives.
I can recommend this book (and accompanying CD) if you'd like to sharpen your style (not imitate someone else with a completely different style) and become a more effective communicator:
Refining Your Style: Learning from Respected Communicators
By Dave Stone / Group Publishing
In this remarkable volume Dave Stone helps you to Refine Your Style by providing:
- Introductions to 13 different communication styles
- Explanations of how Jesus used these speaking styles
- Interviews with top Christian communicators
- A bonus CD with audio clips of many of these successful speakers in actions
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