The best intentions will fall short if they aren’t communicated well. If you are asked to fill the pulpit occasionally, are you confident your communication skills are up to that task?
“Communication, Public Speaking, and the Church” will explore what it takes to be heard and understood.
This exploration will include taking time to reflect on the ways people communicate, looking at both your own communication methods and the methods of those around you. You will share ideas of how to overcome the fear of public speaking by exploring the different types of public speaking.
In addition to Blackboard interactions, 1 optional Zoom meeting may be held on Friday at 7pm Eastern time. The meeting will not be recorded.
This course is eligible for 1.0 CEU.
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Quick Info:
Number of weeks: 2
Price: $75
CEUs: 1.0
Required books: No
Blackboard: Yes
Zoom: Yes, optional
Certification or Series: No
About the Instructor
Arlene Schmidt is a Certified Lay Minister who cherishes walking beside learners in their faith journeys. She has been leading Lay Servant Ministries courses and developing courses for more than a decade. Arlene did face-to-face facilitating for many years, then taught by Zoom during the pandemic. She continues to teach via Zoom and develop classes. Arlene has served as lay leader, presently serves as SPRC chair, and as conference lay delegate. Arlene has served churches as lay pastor but now she enjoys providing pulpit supply for pastors in her area and as coordinator of women’s ministry in her conference.
In addition to this course Arlene has developed “The Lost Art of Practicing in His Presence” for BeADisciple.com.
Past Learners Said…
“Public speaking — main reason I took the course. A good refresher on active listening skills and Cultural Communication.”
“Just enough to get a person to go deeper.”
“To have confidence in myself when speaking.”
