“It was a cold gray day in late November. The
weather had changed overnight and the repetitious words filled the fresh room into
darkness. I was sitting there wishing the end of a tedious speech, an uninteresting
talk…wondering how can we become better speakers?”
One of the main purposes of the LDS church is to perfect
those who accept the gospel. In order to accomplish this objective, the church facilitates
many opportunities for all members to become involved in different kinds of
activities, which requires them to provide gospel instruction.
A high number of the LDS members are committed to the
perfection process by teaching others about the doctrine. More importantly, it
is during sacrament meeting where the saints often receive knowledge that helps
them to strengthen their faith and testimony. As speaker, the lord and ward
leaders have trusted in your abilities to perform a speech. Nevertheless, being
asked to speak in sacrament meeting carries a huge responsibility and requires a
good quality preparation.
Among LDS, people
know that missionaries are always ready to give a lesson however, regular
members have to be ready to teach just as good as the elders or sisters in the
field. Missionaries usually are set as example of good speakers because they
convey sincerity, conviction and enthusiasm.
Meaningful talks require of techniques to engage your
audience. Being sincere while talking might help your audience to obtain the
Spirit`s influence, while establishing a bound between you and them. Moreover,
be prepared and teach by the spirit. These two elements will provide you with
the conviction you need to inspire your audience. Finally, express enthusiasm
and interest to your audience. Show your congregation that you believe in what
you are talking about, this way they will be able to get excited and you will
make an impact on them.
Applying basic techniques of public speaking might help you
to become more prepared to assist others in the perfection process, while
seeking your own spiritual refinement.
You raise an interesting and very true point when you say that members need to be just as ready to discuss the gospel as formal elder and sister missionaries. I like how you stress the importance of engaging your audience; that relates a lot to using pathos to improve our literary form, which is an effective tool in oratory.
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