Speaking Out!
Taking the Christian message to a secular world

Today’s secular multi media world is filled with opportunities for communicating the Christian Gospels. Though dealing with the mass media can seem daunting and sometimes even counterproductive, with preparation and planning it needn’t be an ordeal.

In fact press, radio and television all provide huge opportunities for evangelisation. It is the duty of Christians everywhere to seize these opportunities and put them to good use.

As in every other sphere of life - preparation pays off! The “Speaking Out!” course aims to equip active Christians with media awareness and proactive promotion strategies which they can use to advance the cause of their faith in the mass media.

This one day programme covers many aspects of dealing with the media and gives delegates a chance to quiz Christian professionals working in communications.

One Day Course for AOG Members
Victory Christian Centre
Langlands Road, Govan
Glasgow

Some comments from AOG delegates:

"Content was comprehensive and relevant, presentation was excellent. A most useful and enjoyable day"

"Very informative and enjoyable"

"Helped to change my mind-set from media as 'enemy' to a 'tool' to promote our message"

" 'Speaking Out' should as a matter of urgency be presented to every Evangelical congregation!"

"Good work guys it has been very enjoyable"

MEDIA COURSE NANTWICH
Regents Park Conference Centre
Nantwich


James Hastings (above) addresses a group of "Speaking Out" delegates









SOME COMMENTS FROM NANTWICH:

"THANK YOU! REALLY ENJOYABLE"

"A VERY GOOD ENCOURAGING DAY"

"I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND IT"

For More Information Contact:

James Hastings: 07972 104561

mail@speakingout.info
www.speakingout.info

Course co-ordinator:

James Hastings:
James, 47, has worked for a variety of newspapers and magazines, including tabloids from the Daily Star to the Sunday Mirror.  He was News Editor of the Scottish Sunday Express and worked as a showbiz correspondent for the News of the World. Married with two children, he now specialises in contributing to Christian media outlets in the UK as well as America and Australia. He is a member of Riverside Church, Taunton.

Speaking Out !
Avoiding crossed wires

Learn how to keep your message clear and simple. How to focus on an issue and attract press attention to it.

Hear how to phrase a press release to attract an editor’s attention what to leave out and what to leave in!

Familiarise yourself with the various newspaper markets: Daily, Sunday and local and learn how best to approach each and deliver material they are likely to use.

Speaking Out !
Course details: (Can be tailored to meet individual's or group's needs)

10:00 -10:30 Welcome and coffee. Opening prayer.

10:30 -12:00 – Christians and the print media

12:00 - 12:45 – Media exercise; mock interview.

12:45 – 13:30 Lunch

13:30 – 15:00 – Christians and the broadcast media

15:00 – 15:30 – Coffee

15:30 – 16:15 – Media exercise, broadcast interview techniques.

16:15 – 17:00 – Round up & feedback. Closing prayer.




Speaking Out !
Dealing with broadcasters

Master the “Do’s and Don’ts” of radio and television interviews. How to avoid common traps and pitfalls
Speaking with poise and confidence under pressure while staying calm!

Speaking Out !
The “Ripple Effect”

How to maximise the impact of your message so that it reaches the widest possible audience across all media.