Communicating for a Change, pt. 3

And the last of the highlights 🙂 (can you tell I really enjoyed the book?)It’s difficult to receive challenging information from someone who seems to have no clue as to what it is like to be you.Go out of your way to lay out your humanity and frailty. Many communicators either skip along the surface of …

Communicating for a Change, pt. 2

More highlights:Never lose sight of the fact that it’s God who really does the talking. We’re just the mouthpieces.Every single person who sits politely and listens to you on Sunday is one decision away from moral, financial, and marital ruin. Every one of them. There they sit. Silent. Waiting. Hoping. Doubting. Anticipating. How hard are …

Communicating for a Change, pt. 1

I just finished Andy Stanley's Communicating for a Change. As an experiment, I scrapped my typical preparation routine and used the one he proposes this past weekend at Frederick Pike. The book is full of great observations about how to engage with our listeners. I really enjoyed the book and know it will be a part …