Renewing Communication – Spirit–Shaped Approaches for Children, Youth, and Families

Colleen R. Derr (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

288 Seiten

2020
IVP Academic (Verlag)
978-0-8308-5265-9 (ISBN)

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We are constantly communicating. Whether written or verbal, formal or informal, in actions or expressions, what we say and do carries meaning that affects those around us. Christian leaders are called to make disciples by teaching, so how can we make the most of all our communication to help others become more like Christ? In Renewing Communication, Colleen Derr shows that transformational communication needn't be limited to the pulpit or classroom, but can include everyday interactions and relationships.
Derr draws on decades of experience in education and church ministry to offer a holistic strategy for transformational communication. She guides readers through the entire communication process, from defining the need to determining next steps, and addresses a variety of channels, from formal teaching and preaching to small groups, written communication, and even casual conversations.
With particular care for the specific needs of children, teens, and adults, Derr addresses

theories of human development
how to understand your audience and context
setting specific goals
nonverbal communication
effective techniques
using creativity
evaluation and assessment

Above all, Derr emphasizes the role of the Holy Spirit as the agent of true transformation who is present in every conversation. Transformational communication powered by the Spirit must begin with a transformed communicator and take place through authentic, caring, and trusting relationships. Educators, students, church leaders, and those who minister to any age group will find guidance to communicate with hearers in a way that enables life-giving change.

Colleen R. Derr (EdD, Regent University) is president of Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University, where she played an integral role in the development of the Master of Arts in Children, Youth, and Family Ministry and Doctor of Ministry in Spiritual Formation programs. With over thirty years of experience in local church ministry, she has developed a catechism program for the Wesleyan Church, Building Faith Kids; a preteen discipleship resource, Explore; and numerous training and leadership development tools.

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Part I: Foundations of Transformational Communication

1. The Role of the Holy Spirit in Transformational Communication

2. Transformation and You: The Transformed Communicator

3. Relationships and Transformational Communication

Part II: Preparation for Transformational Communication

4. Reality Check: Define the Purpose, the Need, and the Present Reality

5. Reading the Room: Determining the Location of Every Individual

6. Communicating with the End in Mind: Determining Reasonable, Measurable, and Holistic Goals

Part III: Engagement in Transformational Communication

7. The Loudest Words Are Not Spoken

8. The Role of Proclamation in Communication

9. Creative and Experiential Communication

10. Discernment and Adjustment During Communication

Part IV: Evaluation of Transformational Communication

11. Defining Success: Evaluation and Assessment in Communication

12. Celebrating and Determining Next Steps

References

Name and Subject Index

Scripture Index

Erscheinungsdatum	31.12.2019
Verlagsort	IL
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 228 mm
Gewicht	414 g
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie ► Sozialpsychologie
	Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Kirchengeschichte
	Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Pastoraltheologie
	Geisteswissenschaften ► Sprach- / Literaturwissenschaft ► Sprachwissenschaft
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Kommunikation / Medien ► Allgemeines / Lexika
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Kommunikation / Medien ► Kommunikationswissenschaft
ISBN-10	0-8308-5265-4 / 0830852654
ISBN-13	978-0-8308-5265-9 / 9780830852659
Zustand	Neuware