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Master the craft of effective communication that grabs attention and wins hearts. Like everyone else, preachers long to be understood. Unfortunately, the rules first learned in seminary, if misapplied, can quickly turn homiletic precision into listener boredom. To capture heart and mind, Mark Galli and Craig Larsen suggest preachers turn to the lessons of journalism. In Preaching That Connects, they show how the same keys used to create effective, captivating communication in the media can transform a sermon. Amply illustrated from some of today's best preachers, Preaching That Connects walks through the entire sermon, from the critical introduction to the bridge to illustrations and final application. Key points include the five techniques for generating creative ideas, your six options for illustrations, and the ten rules for great storytelling---and why the transition sentence is the hardest sentence you'll write. Preaching That Connects is for all who seek to hone their craft to communicate the truth of the gospel effectively.
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PREACHING THAT CONNECTS
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Master the craft of effective communication that grabs attention and w i n s hearts. Like everyone else, preachers long to be understood. Unfortunately, the rules first learned in seminary, if misapplied, can quickly turn homiletic precision into listener boredom. To capture heart and mind, Mark G a l l i and Craig Larson sug gest preachers turn to the lessons of journalism. In Preaching Connects,
That
they show how the same keys used to create effective,
captivating communication in the media can transform a sermon. A m p l y illustrated from some of today's best preachers, Preaching
That Connects
walks through the entire sermon, from the
critical introduction to the bridge to illustrations and final applica tion. Key points include the five techniques for generating creative ideas, your six options for illustrations, and the ten rules for great storytelling—and why the transition sentence is the hardest sentence you'll write. Preaching
That Connects
is for all who seek to hone their craft
to communicate the truth of the gospel effectively. MARK GALLI is the managing editor of Christianity Today magazine, was a pastor for ten years and is the author of numerous books on prayer, preaching, and pastoral ministry.
CRAIG BRIAN LARSON is editor of PreachingToday.com and Preaching Today audio, both by Christianity Today, and the pastor of Lake Shore C h u r c h in Chicago. Cover design: Tobias' Outerwear for Books
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PREACHING
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Using Journalistic Techniques to Add Impact
PREACHING THAT CONNECTS Mark Galli and Craig Brian Larson
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Preaching That Connects Copyright © 1994 by Mark Galli and Craig Brian Larson Requests for information should be addressed to: Zondervan, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49530 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Galli, Mark. Preaching that connects : using journalistic techniques to add impact / Mark Galli and Craig Brian Larson, p. cm. Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 0-310-38621-7 (softcover) 1. Preaching 2. Communication—Religious aspects—Christianity. I. Galli, Mark. II. Title. BV4211.2.L375 1994 94-9870 CIP 251 — dc20 All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible: New International Version". NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. N o part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in