Pray:
Pray Spiritual communication starts off with a good relationship with God. Learn how to communicate like Jesus. Cry out to God Consider Psalms 5:6 when communicating “You shall destroy those who speak falsehood. Be true about what you are saying. Jesus communicated with his disciples
Consider what others feel:
Consider what others feel Take time to see from someone else perspective Others are more drawn to change when we are a personal example of change rather than a proclaimer of how someone or something should change. Be willing to say that you are wrong. Jesus warned us to be careful about the words that we speak, “for by your words you will be judged” (Matt. 12: 36-37)
Identify your intended audience:
Identify your intended audience Define exactly who you intend for the communication to go out to. Be clear about what you are communicating. Do all you can to know the subject well.
Tools for effective Community:
Tools for effective Community There are many avenues for communication. Personal one on one use is usually the best way. Telephone, internet, radio, television, all are effective means of communication.
Annotated Bibliography:
Annotated Bibliography Nouwen, Henri J. M. Spiritual Direction: Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith . annotated edition ed. New York: HarperOne, 2006. This book is a great book that deal with spiritual directives. It will guide anyone that is seeking a spiritual closeness with God in your everyday walk with God. Campolo, Tony, and Mary Albert Darling. Connecting Like Jesus: Practices for Healing, Teaching, and Preaching . San Francisco, ca.: Jossey-Bass, 2010 A fine example on how to communicate through examples given by the great communicator Jesus Christ. His examples will lead you to greater skills in communicating with fellow believers and non-believers. Steinbrueck , Paul. Comment on “Post Title.” 8 Ways to Improve Church Communications with No Money. Comment posted May 03, 2006. http://blog.ourchurch.com/2006/03/03/8-ways-to-improve-church-communication-with-no-money/ (accessed April 5, 2011). This website contains studies on how to communicate effectively within a church community. Welch, Robert H. Church Administration: Creating Efficiency for Effective Ministry . Nashville, Tenn.: B&H Academic, 2005. Welch is a gold mine of practical application of church administrative practices. Among other things it a great asset in teaching about the setting up and the application of different ministries in church settings.