Book talking is a gift pdf

Talking Is a Gift is the only comprehensive book about communication and public speaking written from a Christian perspective by women and for women an unmatched source for Christian women enrolled in academic programs leading in local churches or serving in itinerant speaking teaching ministries This distinctive text from experienced authors Rhonda Harrington Kelley and Monica Rose Brennan offers essential skills for women in personal life and varied ministry contexts And as the title suggests the content of the book supports the premise that talking is simply a talent when used for personal pleasure but it is a spiritual gift when used to minister to others Kelley and Brennan divide the book into three interpersonal communication verbal communication and nonverbal communication Specific chapters cover issues including audience and outline research and supportive material anxiety and fear delivery and details and Discussion questions for each chapter informational charts and a glossary of terms are also featured Talking Is a Gift Communication Skills for WomenThis is a helpful resource for anyone looking to grow in her speaking skills It provides insight into nearly all aspects of speaking everything from motivation for speaking how to write a talk anxiety and fear that accompany a talk how to deliver a talk and even what to wear It is incredibly practical and helpful as I desire to grow as a public communicator A few aspects were a bit outdated but overall it was a helpful read 9781433690853