"It’s a Thursday night at Minot State University. We’re in a lecture hall surrounded by 80 college students who are hungry to follow God and learn more about Him, eager to discover the plans He has for their lives. We’ve sung some worship songs and heard a few announcements … now it’s Jason’s turn to get up and speak." (Plus "Short Takes" on social media evangelism and Middle Eastern outreach)Continue reading
Tag: Communication Training
From Quietness to Confidence
They were quiet—very quiet. Six college students looked at me with varying degrees of discomfort as I explained what they would be doing in their ten Comm Drills. Only the seventh student (a returnee from last year) looked eager to start practicing public speaking in front of his peers.This was the Film Team—easily the most introverted of the five teams on our Summer Project.Continue reading
Summer Project 2012 Prayer Requests
The Keynote and Impact Summer Project is in full swing, and here's how you can pray.Continue reading
“The Audition” Wins Awards…And Hearts
"Best Visual Effects” and “Best Actor” – those awards were won at the Western Kentucky University Film Festival by “The Audition” (http://vimeo.com/28027422)...plus read about a life changed after viewing the film.Continue reading
Short Take: Divinely Ordained Delay
Five Keynote trainers left June 1st for Bulgaria to teach our Communication Training. After learning that their flight would be delayed and they would miss their next connection, they changed...Continue reading
3 Tips For Improving Communication Skills
The following is from a post I wrote for the Keynote Connection blog. The story describes the first time I received Keynote’s personalized coaching in public speaking skills. Since most...Continue reading
Multiplication in Action
You have heard me teach things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Now teach these truths to other trustworthy people who will be able to pass them on...Continue reading
Telling People About Jesus
“Anna . . . came along just as Simeon was talking with Mary and Joseph, and she began praising God. She talked about the child to everyone who had been...
2011 Summer Project Report
The tours are finished, a 7-minute film has been produced, and the students have returned to their homes. And God has been at work. Here's the scoop!Continue reading
Praise and Anticipation
Highlights of what God did through Keynote in 2010 and for the ministry opportunities He is bringing us in 2011.Continue reading