APPLY YOURSELF TO THE FIELD MINISTRY
Improving Our Skills in the Ministry—Building Your Own Presentation
WHY IMPORTANT: Although the sample presentations that appear in the meeting workbook provide helpful ideas, these are simply outlines. You should use your own words. You may prefer a different approach or feel that another subject would have more appeal locally. If so, after you have reviewed the DVD and viewed the video demonstrations, you can use the following suggestions to build a personal presentation.
HOW TO DO IT:
Ask yourself, ‘Do I want to use one of the sample presentations?’
YES
Prepare your opening words. After giving a customary greeting and some warm up comments to match the interests of the deaf person, state concisely the reason for your visit. (Example: “I am here because . . .”)
Consider how you will transition between the question, the scripture, and the offer. (Example: To introduce a scripture, you might say: “A satisfying answer to that question can be found right here.”)
NO
Choose a subject from the DVD that interests you and will have appeal to deaf persons in your territory
Decide on a viewpoint question to ask that will stimulate thought and conversation but not put the householder on the spot. (Feel free to ask other deaf publishers for input to help you choose an effective viewpoint question.)
Choose a scripture to read. (You may decide to feature a scripture already quoted or cited in the paragraph of the DVD you are featuring.)
Formulate a sentence or two that explains how the householder will benefit from viewing the DVD
IN EITHER CASE
Prepare a follow-up question to answer on the return visit
Make notes to help you remember what you want to say next time