Teaching Tip 370 | “Plain Speaking - listeners' pet peeves” | Malcolm Cox 

Introduction

Here is your 2-minute tip based on the book, “Plain speaking: How to preach and teach effectively" by David Bercot. 

"Whether you're someone who preaches regularly or only occasionally, here's some feedback that your listeners would like to tell you but probably never will." 139




Rambling
Lack of eye contact
Monotone
Too many Scriptures
Apologising at the start
Wishy-washy
Weird volume changes
Chip on the shoulder
Bad habits
Grooming

What are your thoughts on the points Bercot raises? 

Conclusion

Next time, we will explore growing good speakers.

Has today’s tip been worth two minutes of your time? I hope so.

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