A practical jam packed one day seminar for Youth workers and anyone else who teaches or speaks to teenagers Including pastors, volunteers, Sunday School teachers. If you teach once a quarter or twice a week—this day is for you.

You will leave this seminar knowing:

• The crucial elements of effective communication
• The essentials for understanding and connecting to a teenage audience
• Keys for personal and spiritual preparation before speaking
• The top 10 places to find great illustrations
• How to use the right types of words to make God’s Word come alive for students
• 7 proven tips to make stories more personal & effective
• An approach to turn your experiences into powerful illustrations and connecting points
• The powerful dynamics of humor and how to use it effectively
• How to keep teenagers engaged and deepen their learning
• How to avoid making the most common mistakes speakers make
• Practical guidelines to enhance your body language and gestures
• The secrets of time and timing in speaking
• How to match the type of message to your unique situation


You will leave this day:

• With a practical and easy to use preparation format for developing memorable messages
• With simple research techniques
• With a notebook full of resources and helps
• Equipped to create messages that will make a difference in the lives of teens you work with
• Confident that God still uses the spoken word and can use you




REGISTRATION COSTS:
Early Bird registration (ends 60 days before the event)
$39
Pre-registration
$49
At The Door registration (if space is available)
$59
Groups of four or more
$10 OFF each registration
The seminar runs from 9:00am - 4:00pm
(lunch not provided)
Click on the venue of your choice for the registration deadlines specific to that venue and date.

Knoxville, TN (August 28)
First Baptist Church Knoxville
510 W Main Street
Knxville, TN 37902


 
Dallas, Texas (Sept 18)
The Rock @ 1st Baptist McKinney
1615 W. Louisiana
McKinnney, TX 75069

Willoughby Hills, Ohio (Sept 25)
Willoughby Hills Friends Church
2846 S.O.M. Center Rd.
Willoughby Hills, Ohio 4409

 

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Pittsburgh, PA (October 9)
Allegheny Center Alliance Church
250 East Ohio Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

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Doug & Duffy will be leading the Speaking To Teenagers Seminars together in each city

Doug Fields & Duffy Robbins: both Doug and Duffy have had the privilege of speaking to teenagers every week for over 30 years. Doug is the founder of Simply Youth Ministry and a veteran youth pastor who was most recently at Saddleback Church in Southern California for 18 years. He has authored over 50 books—including Speaking To Teenagers with Duffy Robbins. Duffy is Professor of Youth Ministry of Eastern University in St. Davids, Pennsylvania. When Duffy isn’t teaching, he’s speaking at conferences and workshops all over the world. In addition to his speaking ministry, Duffy has authored 17 youth ministry books and textbooks.

Doug and Duffy love Jesus, one another, youth workers, laughing and teaching others to be more effective communicators. This will be a very fun, informative and fast paced day.


SOME HELPFUL LINKS:
Simply Youth Ministry
Doug on Facebook
Duffys Books at Amazon.com