The Word of God is life changing and powerful! This session will give you all the tools necessary for taking a Bible passage and producing a dynamic talk for Bible studies or adult Christian education classes. The information in this session will be helpful for studying the Bible, as well as for teaching. Handouts will outline a step-by-step approach to Bible study that could change your life and ministry.
(S) Using Learning Styles to Maximize Your Message (Dr. Don & Anne Denmark) Collapse
Effectively Use the Learning Style Languages of Your Audience
Learn the 4 learning styles of Anthony Gregorc – based on how people perceive their world and process/store information
Hear – the main questions of each style as they listen to your presentation
Identify your dominant learning style – you naturally use it to communicate
Use – best teaching and presentation techniques to reach every member of your audience
(W) * Add Power to Your Nonfiction by Using Fiction Techniques (Dave Lambert) Collapse
How often have we heard it said of some particularly well-written piece of nonfiction, “It’s so engaging, it reads just like a novel!” In Add Power to your Nonfiction Using Fiction Techniques, learn how to write nonfiction that elicits that same response. The techniques of fiction apply equally to all forms of storytelling, and by learning and then applying to your own nonfiction such techniques as dialog, characterization, dramatization, and creating a convincing setting, you can grab your readers’ attention on page one and not let go till the final page. Our instructor is the author of many articles and short stories and a dozen books, half of them novels, and was senior fiction editor for HarperCollins and Simon & Schuster.
Whether you are a speaker who writes or a writer who speaks, having a professionally developed book in print can help expand your reach and prove yourself to a potential traditional publisher. The strategy of self-publishing to build the numbers and engagement agents and editors are looking for is viable in today’s competitive market. Join publishing pioneer Athena Dean Holtz as she shares case studies, pros and cons of different publishing options, and the necessary aspects required to have a product that can go beyond your friends, family, and local influence.
A book that synthesizes the central message and story of your speaking ministry is a wonderful tool to have on hand when you’re at events and to expand your reach online. But speaking is one thing, and writing a book is another. In this session, book editors Janyre Tromp and Joel Armstrong guide you through the process of distilling the core message of your ministry, creating an effective narrative and chapter structure for your book, and lacing your writing with illustrations, applications, and thoughtful questions from your speaking engagements.
(S/W) * Fearless: Overcoming Fear & Walking in God-Confidence (Bruce Martin) Collapse
Much of our fear and insecurity is based on comparison. We’re not sure that what we have to say is important because so many others are saying similar things, seem to say it better, and/or have larger platforms. This talk helps writers and speakers focus on obedience, growing and developing their skills, and trusting God for the fruit.
