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Clergy

Clergy are constantly challenged to find the time and the energy to meet the needs of their cause and the people they serve.

Not least of these challenges is the regular preparation of sermons and homilies which enhance the spiritual growth of their listeners.

Congregants and potential church members have become accustomed, in their every day lives, to a more sophisticated level of presentations. They "tune out" presentations which do not keep their attention. Mentally, they change the channel. Homilies and sermons, today, are often judged by the same criteria as entertainment media; and, with the same result.

How can you most effectively use our site?

• Because most of your teachings are firmly rooted in history, your can re-enforce their messages by mentioning a contemporary quote or an analogy which offers the same advice.
  
• Or, search for other quotes and sayings which crystallize some of your own thoughts.

Of special importance, both for sermons, and, for those times when you must address community groups, or, for example, the youth in your church:

area on the main site in Coach's Corner called Audience Focused Communication.

It outlines what causes various groups of listeners to react negatively,...or, to respond positively.