Communicating for a Change: Seven Keys to Irresistible Communication

Written by Andy Stanley

Narrated by Lloyd James

When You Talk, Are People Changed?Whether you speak from the pulpit, podium, or the front of a classroom, you don't need much more than blank stares and faraway looks to tell you you're not connecting. Take heart before your audience takes leave! You can convey your message in the powerful, life-changing way it deserves to be told. An insightful, entertaining parable that's an excellent guide for any speaker, Communicating for a Change takes a simple approach to delivering effectively. Join Pastor Ray as he discovers that the secrets to successful speaking are parallel to the lessons a trucker learns on the road. By knowing your destination before you leave (identifying the one basic premise of your message), using your blinkers (making transitions obvious), and implementing five other practical points, you'll drive your message home every time!“Long ago, in a galaxy far, far away…”“Once upon a time…”“In the beginning…”Great stories capture and hold an audience's attention from start to finish. Why should it be any different when you stand up to speak? In Communicating for a Change, Andy Stanley and Lane Jones offer a unique strategy for communicators seeking to deliver captivating and practical messages. In this highly creative presentation, the authors unpack seven concepts that will empower you to engage and impact your audience in a way that leaves them wanting more.

• Language: English
• Publisher: ChristianAudio.com
• Release date: Feb 1, 2013
• ISBN: 9781610456234

Andy Stanley

Communicator, author, and pastor Andy Stanley founded Atlanta-based North Point Ministries (NPM) in 1995. Today, NPM consists of eight churches in the Atlanta area and a network of 180 churches around the globe that collectively serve over 200,000 people weekly. As host of Your Move with Andy Stanley, which delivers over 10.5 million messages each month through television, digital platforms, and podcasts, and author of more than 20 books, including Irresistible; Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets; and Deep & Wide, Andy is considered one of the most influential pastors in America.

Reviews for Communicating for a Change

[erikssonfamily · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

I am sure Andy Stanley is a fine preacher, but this book is atrocious. The first half of this book is written as a novella about a preacher who can't preach well and then he meets someone who teaches him communication values. Sounds interesting, right; however, it's unoriginal. It is the same premise of "Preaching with Freshness." Second, Stanley writes as if he pioneered "one point" preaching. But really, his book is just a condensed version of Dr. Robinson's "Biblical Preaching." Finally, he says some pretty ridiculous statements in regards to preaching and engaging the audience. For example, "On rare occasions I know the point before I begin my official preparation. Sometimes it emerges from life rather than from the text..." (pg 107). Although he acknowledges that this approach can be dangerous, I think he is foolish to use this approach. Our goal as preachers is to preach the Word of God, not life. And he states this, "When a message does not apply to an unbeliever, I let 'em know that as well...'In fact, today's message may give you another reason to put off becoming a Christian'" (pg 128-29). Really Andy Stanley? Maybe he's joking, but I do not think it's funny.Maybe I am too harsh, but there are definitely better preaching books.

[Franky Benitez · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Fantastic book! It shaped who I am as a communicator.

[tibobi · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I'm surprised at the numerous negative ratings for this book. I was tasked with writing a message script for church and this book was recommended to me, to help me get started. For me, it was incredibly helpful. Not only for the message script I was writing but for communicating in general. It was short, to the point, gave plenty of real-life examples. My copy was lent to me but I went out a bought my own copy so I could underline many of the passages for use later. I am a writer by trade but message scripts for church are a little different. This book was just what I needed.