1001 Quotes, Illustrations, and Humorous Stories for Preachers, Teachers, and Writers - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0801091748 ISBN 13: 9780801091742

Publisher: Baker Books, 2004

Synopsis

Anyone who speaks for a living knows that at some point you just run out of relevant stories to tell. And there's nothing more embarrassing to a preacher or teacher than a listener pointing out to them that they've heard that story three or four times now. What's a busy speaker to do? Ed Rowell and Leadership journal have come to the rescue with Contemporary Ideas for Preaching and Teaching, a fresh compilation of quotes, idea starters, illustrations, and humor to jump-start or add kick to speeches, sermons, and lessons. This easy-to-use volume is the perfect addition to the library of any pastor, teacher, or public speaker.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Attention-getting resources for compelling presentations Do you need a lively quip to launch your sermon, lesson, speech, or article? An illustration to tickle the funny bone or engage the heart? How about a quote or two to grab your listeners' attention and keep them riveted all the way to your final words? Look no further. With hundreds of illustrations, quotes, idea starters, and humorous stories, this book will help you freshen your message and drive your point home. Terrific features include: - material drawn from Leadership journal-a respected source you can trust - a well-organized format so you can easily find exactly what you need - space to note when and how you use each entry - permission to photocopy pages so you can build your own resource files Easy to use, this volume is loaded with relevant, captivating words for today's audiences. It's a one-stop resource for your best-yet presentations.

About the Author:

Edward K. Rowell is senior pastor of Tri-Lakes Chapel in Monument, Colorado. A former editor at Leadership journal and Preaching Today, Ed has written six books, including a novel, Emma's Journal.

About this edition

• Publisher: Baker Books
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0801091748
• ISBN 13: 9780801091742
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 592
• Editor: Rowell Edward K.