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The Parable of Parable - why story communicates the Christian gospel effectively
Once upon a time, Truth went about the streets as naked as the day he was born. As a result, no-one would let him into their homes. Whenever people caught sight of him, they turned away and fled. One day when Truth was sadly wandering about, he came upon Parable. Now, Parable was dressed in splendid clothes of beautiful colors. And Parable, seeing Truth, said, “Tell me, neighbor, what makes you look so sad?”
http://internetevangelismday.com/parable.php
Cartoons and comics: using comics or cartooning for Christian evangelism and gospel outreach online
Humor communicates! God invented it. Jesus used it. Most of us enjoy having our spirits lifted by a cartoon. Ron Wheeler, of Cartoonworks comments that disarming cartoon humor means “people are more receptive to hearing the Gospel message.”
http://internetevangelismday.com/cartoon-evangelism.php
Wilbur Schramm principle of common interest communication is a Bible strategy for Christians
There are a number of theories of communication, often quite complex to grasp. (Some are explained here.) They are nevertheless helpful to us in understanding how messages are transmitted and received. Rather than being ‘psycho-babble’, they often demonstrate human truths which are also clearly given us in the Bible.
http://internetevangelismday.com/communicate.php
Book review: Foreign to Familiar - A guide to Understanding Hot- and Cold-Climate Cultures, by Sarah Lanier
Weather shapes our different national cultures more than we realise. A cross-cultural worker with wide experience, Lanier explains the vital differences between hot- and cold-climate cultures. This is not just of passing interest, because it dramatically affects how we communicate the gospel within different cultures. In a cold-climate culture, social life is lived primarily within the home. In a hot-climate culture, community life and relationships are conducted outside. Hot-climate cultures are far more relational, much less task-oriented.
http://internetevangelismday.com/bookreviews/foreign-to-familiar.php
Communicate in the Bible - a Christian perspective
The writer of Hebrews tells us to communicate with others about what Jesus has done for us. We should share so that God might be pleased.
http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews%2013:15-16&version=NIV
Teaching: Planning Effective Talks
Popular speaker Barry St. Clair lays out a strategy for planning and delivering powerful messages at youth events.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=50&art_id=35
Teaching: Personal Preparation to Speak (Part 2)
Top Speaker Ken Davis gives four musts for effective communication and teaching, including practicing what we preach, being ourselves, a commitment to glorifying God, and a commitment to excellence.
http://youth-ministry.info/articles.php5?type=2&cat=50&art_id=58