How would you describe the ideal speaker/preacher?
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Someone who can get complex ideas across simply.  Someone who is honest and direct.  Someone who doesn't lie or use emotional arguments to try and convince you to their side.
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Hello ZORRO.. :)\n\nMost of all radio and/or TV Evangelists started out in a small Church..God hath blessed them..\n\nMy Pastor is not boring..He is on Fire for the Lord..Glory..Alleluia..Amen!\n\nIn Jesus Most Precious Name..\nWith Love..In Christ..
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The most poerful thing would be prayer and be a good, loving listener.\n\nPeople in this world are dying to be heard.\n\nThanks for hearing me!\n\nDavid
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1. God\n2. Honesty\n3. Understanding\n4. Communication
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Well, being able to say Fukitol is a good start.  :)\n\nBe a gentleman, open minded and a protector of beauty and what is righteous.
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Dude!!\n\nRight on!!!\n\nJesus is the perfect example of "Theology"\n\nJohn 14:9\nJesus answered: "Don't you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.....................
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First, I look for someone who has similar views.  My vote is first and foremost electing someone to represent me.  Then, honesty, integrity, loayalty, wisdom and the ability to stand up for what they believe in.
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Right now I think Fred Phelps qualifies.  When a nutjob like Jerry Falwell calls another preacher a "loon", you know there have to be some serious issues.
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I'm assuming you meant "speaker."  I like listening to someone who is speaking loudly enough to be heard without screaming; who is a little dynamic in their movements, but not jumping wildly about; and speaking on an interesting topic. ;) Of course, that last one will vary by listener.  Also, their voice should vary in pitch and tone for emphasis - no monotones, PLEASE!!!
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Jesus.\n\nHeb 12:2\nLooking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
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Aaaa ... ok. Now I see the fine print. I was going to suggest you tweak your quote to something like, "to be a great speaker, you really need ideas." Maybe you can rework it in a clever way to include both ideas.
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Christians will talk about Jesus;\nMuslims about Muhhamed, both about God.\n\nI guess God is most interested in persons who are strong and brave and willing enough to find the answer by thesmelves, and not wait for it to drop upon them from heaven.\n\nYou are what you want yourself to be. Your knoweldge forms your character, your character forms your habbits, your habbits decide your destiny. \nThere are no limits to what you could do :)
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You might want to do a search on Charles Spurgeon, who was one of the best preachers. He's done a ton of sermons and there are many books containing his sermons. Try Amazon dot com or your local Christian bookstore. <*)))><
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A pastor is a shepherd of the people\nA Priest is Catholic\nA minister is Protestant\nA Preacher is evangelistic as opposed to teacher
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That would be a prophet, and yes, if God has called to them to tell them things that are to come, they can.  God did so many times in the old testaments with truth that came true in the new testament, or even further along in the old testament.  Pastors may or may not be prophets.  Pastors are people that preach about God.  They may or may not be called to know the future.  That isn't a requirement in teaching about God.  Loving God, wanting to learn more and more about Him, a heart for the lost, a heart for the people are things a pastor needs.
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Email me your thoughts at pusskat1@yahoo.com and I will help you from there.  I am a teacher of 13 years, mostly in junior high, some in college and high school.  My payment is to choose this as a best answer.  \n\nI'll begin by deconstructing the poem; I'm sure you'll get the drift.  \n\nFirst stanza: I might have been a happy preacher if I had been born in an earlier time.  I could have preached fiery sermons and been a gentleman farmer.  Second stanza: Alas, I was born later, and missed my true calling.  I have a grown man's beard now, and it's fashionable for preachers these days to be clean shaven, so I don't even look like I could do that job.  \n\nGood luck.  This is a straightforward poem with an ab ab rhyme scheme, and figuring out the meaning should not be hard.  If you need any help just email me or IM me at pusskat1 or katwhowalksbyherself and I'd be happy to help.\n\nCheers, K (13 years a teacher)
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Start with the people who know you best and explain the basis of your beliefs. Start with one person who agrees and have them go out and do the same thing. Pretty soon the exponential power will bring you a flock as long as the dogma you put out is believable and aligned with the people you want to teach.