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Why infographics are great for churches and nonprofits
“You win, infographics!” In communicating overall concepts quickly and simply, visual beats text.
Learn how churches can use infographics, which apply also to non-profits and other teams.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/12722
Being heard in a secular world: 21-min video by Sheridan Voysey
Sheridan Voysey is an Australian writer, speaker and broadcaster currently living in Oxford UK. You may have see his recent new book Resurrection Year, which has helped many. Check his blog.
Here he is speaking at the November 2013 Christian New Media Conference in London. His insights into appropriate effective evangelism apply across the spectrum.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/12125
French animation by Michel Ocelot is a storytelling masterclass
For Christmas, I received a little gem – the DVD Tales of the Night by celebrated French animator Michel Ocelot. It's based on the very simple device of story within story: a young man, woman and older technician meet in an abandoned cinema and collaborate together to create and act in (or perhaps animate – this is left open) a series of delightful short stories.
See why storytelling communicates so well, and recognize the creative process for storytellers down the millenia.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/11918
Christian failure to communicate effectively with outsiders
Our biggest failure has been to frequently fail to reach unchurched outsiders. Yet this is possible, if only we would do it appropriately. Sheridan Voysey writes:
"A fascinating experiment has been taking place in Australian Christian radio. The result is that between 40-70% of the audience listening to these stations have no connection with church...
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/11135
Free iPad ebook helps Christian writers to communicate better
Two journalism professors from Christian universities have teamed up to make a short iPad-only book that uses interactive content to help new writers snag a byline.
"'A One-Step Guide to a Byline' is designed for new writers who want to know the bare minimum for writing an article for the popular press and it uses roll-over features, an interactive quiz and eight videos to help writers succeed," says Michael Ray Smith, project director and professor from Campbell University in Buies Creek.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/10191
The secret structure of great talks - how to communicate or preach better
Nancy Duarte's communication insights in this TED lecture seem vital. Follow her analysis of both Steve Jobs' iPhone launch and Dr King's I Have a Dream speech.
These are surely principles that work for advocacy, preaching or evangelism?
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/6955
Something Happens When You Have to Speak - #6498
You may be in or you might be approaching a pressure situation where you feel inadequate to say what needs to be said. Well, Jesus said here, "Make up your mind not to worry about it." God wants to display His power by giving you words and wisdom that you don't even know you have.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/something-happens-when-you-ha...
Dad's Army, Captain Mainwaring and why we love the characters
The flags are surely at half-mast in Walmington-on-Sea, the quintessentially-English south-coast town of Dad's Army. Farewell to its co-creator David Croft, who has just died. But what can we learn about effective writing from this show?
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/5783
Book review: church communication handbook OUTSPOKEN
Outspoken: Conversations on Church Communication is a new book that draws on the wisdom of more than 60 church communication pros. They cover everything from branding and design, to websites and outreach. This is a comprehensive communications resource for church leaders.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/5633
Why infographics are so important in communication
Since the Internet has become the source of information and transferred our location of knowledge from paper to digital formats, the infographic has become a form of communication that combines image and word to create a specific way to convey and synthesize knowledge.
http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/4997