Using Feedback to Improve Preaching and Teaching

No matter how many hours you spend preparing a sermon or lesson, something simple or avoidable could be keeping your audience from hearing the message. It could be a subconscious habit you didn't realize you had, a style of delivery that isn't connecting with your audience, or even a volume problem (that could be easily solved with some microphone adjustments). By taking time to obtain feedback from a select group, you can gain valuable insight that will make your preaching and teaching much more effective. This 17-page resource will give you practical ideas for selecting a group, gathering their feedback, and using it to improve your teaching so that your audience hears your message. Table of Contents: Hearing God When a Critic Speaks Sometimes God uses feedback to make us better communicators. Jim Abrahamson Learning to Accept Feedback The honesty of others can make us wiser and more effective communicators. John Vawter Finding the Right People to Offer Feedback Choosing the right critics is crucial for getting good feedback. Dave Stone Listening to the Listeners Our listeners can offer valuable feedback before, during, and after a sermon or lesson. Haddon Robinson Creating Good Listeners Inviting feedback can help your class or congregation learn to listen better. William H. Willimon Eliminating Annoying Mannerisms Sometimes it's the small things that distract from effective preaching and teaching. Kenneth Quick Tips for Effective Surveys Suggestions to get you started. Virginia Vagt Sample Sermon Review Survey Virginia Vagt