The Art of Storytelling Easy Steps to Presenting an Unforgettable Story

by Walsh, John D.

• ISBN13: 9780802433060
• ISBN10: 0802433065
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-01
• Publisher: Moody Publishers

Summary

Whether speaking in front of a small gathering or a large congregation, public speaking strikes fear into the heart of the bravest person. Plagued by stuttering and resultant school problems, John Walsh still found himself called to be a preacher. He has written The Art of Storytelling to encourage and teach anyone with a fear of public speaking how to speak successfully, confidently, and compellingly. Especially relevant for anyone preparing any form of weekly Bible teaching.

Author Biography

JOHN WALSH is president of International Learning Solutions, which serves churches, schools, and individuals. John believes that storytelling can play a key role in ministry, education, and business. He has been a sought-after speaker for many years, using storytelling in all his lectures. Currently his most popular seminar is Making a Bible Story Unforgettable. John and his wife, Jan, make their home in Bloomington, Illinois. They have four grown children and five grandchildren. c.2003

Table of Contents

Prologue: A Personal Word	5	(8)
A New World and Its Story	13	(10)
FOURTEEN STEPS TO PREPARING AN UNFORGETTABLE STORY
``Where Do You Find Your Stories? '' (Step 1)	23	(10)
Let Them Walk in Your Shoes (Steps 2, 3, & 4)	33	(12)
Make It Unforgettable (Steps 5, 6, & 7)	45	(10)
Knowing When to Ramble (Steps 8 & 9)	55	(10)
The Finishing Touches (Steps 10, 11, & 12)	65	(10)
The Last Ingredient (Steps 13 & 14)	75	(12)
SEVEN TOOLS FOR PRESENTING AN UNFORGETTABLE STORY
You Have to See It (Tool 1)	87	(8)
Committing Your Body (Tools 2 & 3)	95	(10)
Talking; Not Talking (Tools 4 & 5)	105	(8)
Turning Weakness into Strength (Tools 6 & 7)	113	(12)
FOUR PLACES TO GIVE AN UNFORGETTABLE STORY
Storytelling and the Family	125	(16)
Mike Mann
Storytelling and the Church	141	(12)
Margie Reitsma
Storytelling and Education	153	(10)
Michael Lockett
Organizing a Storytelling Event	163
Karen Wollshceid
Nan Kammann-Judd
APPENDICES
Appendix 1: Adapting an Adult Short Story	173
Appendix 2: Five Starter Stories	177
Appendix 3: Storytelling Resources	181