Amy Elker

Communication Matters Amy Elker

This is a new university textbook on public speaking. Relevant theory, ancient wisdom, biblical insights and the needs of our students have guided the content of this book. Its pedagogy follows that of Duane Litfin, Steven Lucas, Nick Morgan, Peggy Noonan and Raymond Ross who believe that students are better served by a theory and practice approach than by all practice or all theory. The ideas presented here can help us become the compassionate communicators God intends for us to be-people who speak with a redeemed human voice-a voice that makes not only our personal stories, but their telling, truly redemptive.