An Essential Guide to Public Speaking: Serving Your Audience with Faith, Skill, and Virtue Contributor(s): Schultze, Quentin J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0801031516 ISBN-13: 9780801031519 Publisher: Baker Academic
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: August 2006 * Out of Print * Annotation: Whether at a business meeting, church gathering, or social function, most of us will be called upon at some time to speak publicly. As Christians, we are called to speak not only with effectiveness but also in a way that honors God and embodies Christian virtue. In An Essential Guide to Public Speaking, communications expert Quentin J. Schultze encourages readers to become servant speakers who faithfully serve their audiences as neighbors. Besides providing a biblical perspective on public speaking, this accessible book also covers such practical topics as overcoming common challenges, the importance of listening, and the art of preparing and delivering well-crafted speeches. Filled with helpful sidebars, checklists, and tips, this is a book for any person who wishes to improve his or her public speaking skills. |
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BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Living - General - Language Arts & Disciplines | Public Speaking & Speech Writing - Religion | Leadership |
Dewey: 808.51 |
LCCN: 2005037933 |
Physical Information: 0.29" H x 6.74" W x 8.38" L (0.36 lbs) 111 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Theometrics - Academic - Theometrics - Evangelical |
Features: Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents |
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Contributor Bio(s): Schultze, Quentin J.: - Quentin J. Schultze (PhD, University of Illinois) is a speaker, mentor, consultant, and professor of communication emeritus at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His many books include Communicate Like a True Leader and An Essential Guide to Interpersonal Communication. Schultze has been quoted in major media including the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, US News & World Report, the New York Times, Fortune, the Chicago Tribune, and USA Today. He has been interviewed by CNN, CBS, NBC, ABC, and NPR. Visit his website at www.quentinschultze.com. |
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