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Dr. Derek MorrisDr. Derek Morris

How to communicate How to communicate effectivelyeffectively

Words are only 7% Intonation is 38% Body language is 55% For maximum impact, all 3 agree Where all 3 do not agree, people

will believe body language and intonation over words

Implications for Implications for preachingpreaching

Do not spend all of your preparation time working on words

Allow time to think about how you will say those words

Verbally (intonation)Verbally (intonation) Non-verbally (body language)Non-verbally (body language)

Step #1: Begin your Step #1: Begin your sermon preparation sermon preparation

earlyearly Use a preaching calendar Schedule your study time Resist the temptation to

procrastinate Follow the steps in your sermon

preparation methodology

Step #2: Write the first Step #2: Write the first draft of your sermondraft of your sermon

Birth your sermon manuscript at least 3 days prior to your preaching appointment (Wednesday)

Be clear about the type of manuscript that you are writing

Do not be preoccupied with refining and editing during this first writing

Step #3: Internalize the Step #3: Internalize the sermonsermon

Walk through the sermon like a tour guide (at least 4-6 times)

Use your sermon manuscript as a map, not a word for word account

The goal is internalization, not memorization

Think about “how” and not just “what”

Effective oral Effective oral interpretationinterpretation

(38% of communication)(38% of communication) Pitch Volume Rate of speech Use of silence (pauses)

Effective non-verbal Effective non-verbal interpretationinterpretation

(55% of communication)(55% of communication)

Eye contact Facial expressions Gestures Visual aids

Step #4: Do a last-Step #4: Do a last-minute walk throughminute walk through

Immediately prior to preaching, review your sermon manuscript

Focus on key elements: Preaching ideaPreaching idea Main moves of sermonMain moves of sermon Opening sentencesOpening sentences ConclusionConclusion

Step #5: Listen while Step #5: Listen while you preachyou preach

Listen to God Listen to your listeners

Verbal feedbackVerbal feedback Non-verbal feedbackNon-verbal feedback

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