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SPEAKERS TRAINING
CFC has a mission of evangelization and renewal. As part of the means to this end, in CFC we
have many formation courses, and thus many talks to be given. And as part of our culture, we do
not limit speakers to a few tested elders, but rather we want to spread out this service to as many
of our members as possible. We do believe that since God has given us a ministry of rapid and
massive evangelization, he will also raise up those speakers and teachers that will be needed to
share in the work. Gods grace is available, but we also need to do our part. Thus we have our
Speakers Training.
Important note:
1. The workshop is opened with an exhortation based on Jeremiah 1:4-10.
2. The workshop is closed with an exhortation based on Ezekiel 37:1-14.
Required materials:
1. Microphone with stand.
2. Rostrum/lectern.
3. Blackboard.
4. CLP expanded outlines.
Resource personnel:
1. Workshop moderator.
2. Worship leader.
3. Speaker(s).
4. Music ministry.
5. Service team (registration, physical facilities, sounds, snacks if any, etc.)
Sample schedule:
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. Arrival and registration
1:30 - 1:50 Worship
1:50 - 2:00 Opening exhortation
2:00 - 2:30 Talk 1: Communication and public speaking
2:30 - 3:00 Talk 2: Practicing and delivering your talk
3:00 - 3:15 Explanation of mechanics, announcement of groupings, and sample of
orientation talk
3:15 - 4:00 Group discussion and preparation (and snacks, if any)
4:00 - 5:45 Group presentations
5:45 - 6:00 Closing exhortation and prayer for empowerment
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Expanded Outline
1. Two people may talk and exchange ideas, opinions or words, but if they do not mean
what they say and say what they mean, the result is miscommunication.
2. The purpose of communication is to bring two or more hearts and minds together to
become one.
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1. Fear can be real or imagined. But it is a God-given emotion, to be used to serve us.
a) There is a healthy kind of fear. The beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord. (Sirach
1:12). Fear of the Lord is submission to God. It is true humility.
a) FAITH -- Dependence on God. Dependence on elders. Being men and women who
trust God amidst trials and difficulties.
b) ENTHUSIASM -- Much earnest and fervent feeling about the Lord. A strong
conviction of what God is doing and what God asks us to do. Zeal and passion to do
Gods work in and through CFC.
c) ANTICIPATION -- Hoping for the best to come instead of being anxious. Realizing
beforehand that God called us and will use us as his instrument, therefore expecting
that something good will happen to our listeners and their lives.
d) RESPECT -- God called us and therefore we need to respect him. We also need to
respect our listeners and our elders who have allowed us to serve in this ministry. We
need to prepare for the talk, realizing the privilege of being invited to preach his word.
a) Inquire from the team leader about age, social status, academic level, cultural
background.
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b) Adopt your manner of presentation to the audience (i.e., expressions, examples, more
or less of sharing than teaching, etc.).
a) The expanded outline is the talk itself. Resist the temptation to do extensive research
and input more material into the talk, no matter how interesting. This might just
obscure the basic message of the talk or overlap with other talks.
b) Become comfortable with the contents and the flow of ideas.
3. Jot down and prioritize all the examples, stories and sharings for your talk.
a) Insert examples, stories, statistics and/or sharings. This makes the talk more
interesting.
b) Link points from one to the next.
c) Do not depart from the outline.
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b) You do not always have to end with a Bible passage, but may quote one if
appropriate.
1. If anything is unclear, consult your CFC elders. Do not just presume on what the
appropriate meaning of the text is.
a) Be conversational in tone.
b) Use normal language, avoiding pious phrases, King James English (thees and thous),
and churchy jargon (edified, sanctification, etc.).
c) Make simple, not complex, points. Make them clearly stated, not hinted. Say what
you are saying.
d) Dont moralize or preach. Dont talk down to your listeners.
e) Avoid arguments, controversies, criticism of others.
f) Base the talk on the Bible. Quote the scriptures, paraphrasing them if necessary to
make your point.
g) Use examples and stories from your own experience.
4. The talk should be for a duration of about 45 minutes. In any case, it should not be less
than 30 minutes nor more than one hour.
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Expanded Outline
a) Anticipate the five most likely questions and answer them in your talk.
b) Play on times of laughter, challenge, emotional tugs, etc.
1. Warming-up.
a) Mental draft.
* Run through your presentation in your mind; meditate and reflect.
b) Speaking draft.
* Write your notes down on paper.
c) Standing draft.
* Practice actually delivering your talk.
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a) Mirrored draft.
b) Taped draft.
c) Live audience draft (family, CFC household).
3. Final draft.
a) Show enthusiasm.
* This will make up for a number of other deficiencies.
b) Draw empathy.
* Manifest the care you have for the audience.
* Show that you can see things from their perspective.
3. Non-verbal delivery. Between 60% and 90% of all interpersonal communication is non-
verbal.
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b) Eye contact.
* Enhances a perception of sincerity.
* 38% of all audience perception of a speakers meaning.
c) Use gestures.
* Adds emphasis and stresses your points.
d) Walk around.
b) Do something special.
* Visit the Perpetual Adoration Chapel.
* Treat the family out.
* Sing songs to the Lord.
b) Arrive early.
* Familiarize yourself with the venue.
* Test the microphone, speakers, acoustics.
* Check how the emcee will introduce you to avoid embarrassing intros.
* Be prayed over by the team.
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6. Minimize pre-talk activities (fumbling for notes, arranging the mike, etc.).
* Keep your notes well-organized and handy.
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Annex A
1. Speechlessness.
* Warm up prior to the talk.
* Hum in a low tone.
* Take a breath.
* Focus on a familiar face.
2. Racing.
* Pause for a moment.
* Summarize.
3. Headache.
* Take some food before the talk.
* Take aspirin.
5. Shortness of breath.
* Take a deep breath. Series of breaths.
* Stretch your arms.
* Make yourself yawn.
6. Excessive sweating.
* Have a hankerchief available.
* Loosen up your collar; have comfortable attire.
* Have a glass of water ready.
7. Dry mouth.
* Have a glass of water ready.
8. Pounding heart.
* Hold a long deep breath.
* Do long slow breathing.
9. Cracking voice.
* Stretch your neck, clear your voice, take a deep breath.
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Annex B
HANDLING QUESTIONS
In case there is an open forum after the talk, the following may be useful in handling questions:
a) If possible, it should be clear whether it is yes or no. If a clear yes or no is not possible
due to the circumstances, state your qualifications and premises clearly.
b) Do not attempt to bluff.
a) Serve as gatekeeper, i.e., control who speaks or not, and for how long.
b) Direct the session where it ought to go.
* Lets hear from our other brothers.
* We will discuss that later on.
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