Getting the Word Across: Speech Communication for Pastors and Lay Leaders
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Published by William B Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1987
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This volume gives pastors and worship leaders practical lessons in disciplined, interpretive speech that will enhance the living quality of Scripture for listeners today. Jacks discusses the practical techniques of effective oral interpretation--phrasing, emphasis, imagery, and vocal gesture--and covers important matters of voice and diction--pronunciation, articulation, and vocal control. Other communication tips include ways to restructure Scripture readings, a chart listing trouble areas in voice and diction, and much more.
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- Title
- Getting the Word Across: Speech Communication for Pastors and Lay Leaders
- Author
- G Robert Jacks
- Publisher
- William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
- Publication year
- 1987
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 080284152X
- ISBN 13
- 9780802841520
This volume gives pastors and worship leaders practical lessons in disciplined, interpretive speech that will enhance the living quality of Scripture for listeners today. Jacks discusses the practical techniques of effective oral interpretation--phrasing, emphasis, imagery, and vocal gesture--and covers important matters of voice and diction--pronunciation, articulation, and vocal control. Other communication tips include ways to restructure Scripture readings, a chart listing trouble areas in voice and diction, and much more.
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About the Author
(1934–2002) Was the Arthur Sarell Rudd Professor of Speech Communication in Ministry at Princeton Theological Seminary in Princeton, New Jersey.
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