top of page

Persuasive Speaking

Course Description:

Part of being a Christian entails communicating with others. For example, peaching is a central practice in Christianity, but the word preaching is seen by many as a pejorative term of judgment. "Don't preach at me," we say defensively. Good preaching is truth-telling without self-righteousness. In this course, students learn a method of speaking that works for preaching, negotiating, leading conversations and meetings, and also for doing fund development. The course focuses on the importance of non-presumptive language and speaking intelligibly and contextually. It is taught in a way that refreshes seasoned speakers, develops new preachers, and helps believers communicate more persuasively.

 

Guiding Questions:

  • What does it take to speak intelligibly and contextually?

  • How do you eliminate non-presumptive language from your speaking/preaching? 

  • What makes sermons and other gospel presentations most effective? 

  • How can we apply the principles of persuasive speaking to other venues of communication?

_edited.jpg

UPCOMING COURSE

Professor:

Rod Casey, D.Min.

Full Course Runs:

Tuesday, June 3

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

See all dates & times

Registration opens Monday, Mar. 3, 2025 at 12 pm PDT.

bottom of page