S2 Ep2208: Teaching Tip 373 | “Speaking outdoors” | Malcolm Cox

1. Speak slower - sound is muddied over distance and by outdoor noises2. Longer gaps between words, ideas etc.3. Distinct diction4. Energy - purposeful5. Large actions6. Turn your body as well as head to face all parts of the crowd7. Close to microphone, but not hunching over it8. Notes easy to read in sunlight. Big font. Print out. Clip to lecturn.9. One main scripture, illustration, point10. Great story - self-deprecating11. Jesus focusPlease add your comments on this week’s topic. We learn best when we learn in community. Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, practical? Send me your questions or suggestions. Here’s the email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]). If you’d like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God grows His people”, sign up at my website: http://[www.malcolmcox.org](http://www.malcolmcox.org/). Please pass the link on, subscribe, leave a review. “Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.” (Psalms 100:2 NIV11) God bless, Malcolm