Contents

PAGE STUDY

5 1 Speaking Delightful Words of Truth

9 2 The Theocratic Ministry School Brings Benefits

14 3 The Bible—Our Principal Textbook

19 4 How to Read and Remember

24 5 Be a Good Listener

29 6 ‘Apply Yourself to Public Reading’

33 7 Study Is Rewarding

39 8 The Value of Preparation

44 9 Working Up an Outline

49 10 Developing the Art of Teaching

54 11 Using Good Speech Every Day

58 12 Extemporaneous and Impromptu Speech

63 13 Voice Improvement and Use of Microphones

69 14 Tactful Yet Firm

73 15 Reaching the Heart of Your Listeners

78 16 Conversation That Upbuilds

84 17 How to Write Letters

90 18 Improving Your Answers

96 19 Using the School to Improve Field Ministry

100 20 Counsel Builds Up

108 21 Informative Material, Clearly Presented

113 22 Effective Introductions

116 23 Volume and Pausing

122 24 Directing Attention to the Bible

126 25 Reading and Applying Scriptures

130 26 Use of Repetition and Gestures

133 27 Highlighting the Theme and Main Points

138 28 Audience Contact and Use of Notes

142 29 Fluent, Conversational Delivery with Proper Pronunciation

149 30 Coherent Development of a Talk

153 31 Convince Your Audience, Reason with Them

158 32 Sense Stress and Modulation

163 33 Manifesting Enthusiasm and Warmth

168 34 Fitting Illustrations

172 35 Material Adapted for Field Ministry

175 36 Appropriate Conclusion and Your Timing

181 37 Poise and Personal Appearance

188 38 Let Your Advancement Be Manifest

NOTE: Scripture quotations in this book are from the modern-language New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.