Cornerstone Curriculum, Official Certification Edition

LESSON 4 | THE EQUIPPING MINISTRY: THE MINISTRY OF PROCLAMATION / 345

C. Organize your ideas in a plain, simple manner, 2 Cor. 11.2-3.

1. Keep your use of materials, outlines, and technology simple.

2. Anything that takes away from the message is not helpful.

3. Tricks, gimmicks, or goofy things will obscure the message.

D. Preaching is drama and theater: use your words and gestures to paint the picture in the mind of your audience, Gal. 3.1.

1. Recognize the literary craftsmanship of the story of Messiah and his Kingdom – it is quite literally the greatest story ever told!

2. Be dramatic : the stories and images beg for animation and action.

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3. Be transparent : use personal examples and experience to stitch truths into your listeners’ tapestries.

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4. Be visual : concentrate on using metaphor, images, and symbols to communicate.

E. Teach the whole counsel of God.

1. Use the Church calendar to give an annual retelling of the Story of Jesus to your congregation.