Get Your Strategy On
Yesterday, Louie Giglio taught at our services…only he really didn’t. We used a video of a message he taught last fall. It was powerful. (Just in case you’re wondering, I’m convinced video teaching works when the video teaching is good.)
I know. I’m fortunate. I get to experience world-class teaching every weekend here at NewSpring. And, I know not everyone is wired to be a Perry Noble or a Louie Giglio, but everyone can communicate better.
Here’s what struck me about Louie’s message:
- He basically used one verse. (John 16:33)
- He told one story. (from a series of email messages he received)
- He used one visual. (an anchor)
- He addressed one felt need. (finding hope when life hurts)
Sometimes we make communications, ministry, life more complicated than it needs to be.
There’s power in simplicity.
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Tony Morgan is a pastor and the Chief Strategic Officer at NewSpring Church where he develops creative solutions for communications, technology and NewSpring Ministries--the church's ministry that equips other church leaders.
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Dave Fergison
August 25th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
Sounds like one BIG IDEA. :) Love it! Dave
Jesse Caron
August 25th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
As a self taught communicator for so long I had to learn that if give so many “take homes” that they wont fit in someone’s pockets, they wont bother to take home any of them.
I think the key is to simplify without dumbing down.
Tyler
August 25th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
that is an awesome idea. are there any licensing loop holes to jump through with using content not originated under your church?
tony
August 25th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
tyler, yes, we had to get permission to use the video.
tony
Justin Brackett
August 25th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
Simplicity is so overlooked these days. Its envigerating to hear that another teacher is making it happen.
charles
August 26th, 2008 at 12:24 am
Actually Tony, you are right. Yesterday was amazing. And YES the video teaching / preaching works. Both yesterday and every week in G’ville.
Yes simple most times works best at least for me.
I am a volunteer on the production team and it thrills and amazes me that what I/ we do plays a small part in changing lives.
Praise God for churches where both the body and the earthly leadership are focused on God…( PERIOD )
Terrace Crawford
August 26th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
I’ve heard him preach that message and it IS powerful!
Stephanie
August 27th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Hmm, a formula.