preaching with powerpoint

I was just reading up on Inductive Bible Study and found this interesting. I am not sure how accurate it is, but it seems plausible.

[FONT=Times New Roman,Times] PERCENTAGE REMEMBERED[/FONT][FONT=Times New Roman,Times] COMPARED to METHOD of LEARNING[/FONT]
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[FONT=Times New Roman,Times] 1[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman,Times] 10%[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman,Times] Of what we read[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times] 2[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman,Times] 20%[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman,Times] Of what we hear[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times] 3[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman,Times] 30%[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman,Times] By watching a demonstration[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times] 4[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman,Times] 50%[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman,Times] Combining #2 and #3[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times] 5[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman,Times] 70%[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman,Times] Combine #4 with writing out what you learn[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman,Times] 6[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman,Times] 90%[/FONT] [FONT=Times New Roman,Times] All of the above plus application or practice[/FONT]
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Jamie

 

Plausible? remotely plausible . . .

 

I was taught that a student would retain 30 - 40% of what was taught at a maximum . . .

So if the list is saying that tactile learning is 90% of 40% - maybe . . .

But, since I learn different thing through different channels - I know that I do not learn everything from tactile methods . . .

 

Tiny Tim...

Satan is really on the job![/quote]

Actually, I would consider it a gift from God. I think there is nothing more distracting than a big screen when a sermon is being preached. The first time we were visiting a church that used a big screen for hymns and everything including powerpoint, our teenage daughter leaned over and said..."This is creepy." They had turned down the lights for the screen to show up more clearly. You know what...she was right. JMO

 

Wrong 90% of 40% is still 40% of 90% :applause: :wavey: :wavey:

 

Who was that comedian a while back where the first few rows came prepared with raincoats, plastic etc...? He'd throw watermellons etc... That's what this reminds me of.

Can you picture his Church doing that?

 

Yet anothing instance of "preaching is a style."

 

I pray that it is a little more than just a style . . .

 

I first used Powerpoint on Easter. just because I expected some rarely churched and non-Bible-carrying folks to show up and wanted them to see the scripture. It was supposed to be a 1 time thing, but a few weeks later I had about 70% (at different times) of the congregation ask me to resume using it. I provide an outline on paper and put only the passages on the screen.

I have been accused of running Bible drills though. (just don't give folks enough time to find the ref.s even though they are listed on the outline I make available)

Well, I have used it to post lyrics, and now before service I show announcements and some words of wisdom.

Like anything else, we can use technology to enhance the service or it can detract from it. Let God lead you in how to use it (or not) in service to Him.

 

I ran the video at my church this past weekend. From my perspective, I think the congregation likes it. It facilitates the congregations participation in singing and following along in the sermon.

We use Easy Worship software....it nicely accepts Powerpoint slides as an imported file. Easy Worship's main feature is it has a "Preview" and "Live" viewing area. It makes it easy to seamlessly transition between slides either forward or backward.

Tips:
1. The video guy must really keep focused especially during Worship songs. The worship team may want to make changes from the script on the fly. Listen/watch the Worship leader closely since he will give signals to where they are going.
2. It helps greatly to have a detailed sermon outline so the video guy can do the slide transitions without the Pastor saying "Next slide please". The pastor can greatly help alert a slide transition by making a subtle reference...such as "In my second point" or mentioning the title to the slide.

Done right using technology can be an effective tool rather than a crutch. The only downside I see is people may have a tendency to not be as diligent in remembering to bring their bible when they know the scripture versus will be provided on the screen.

 

Great!!! Soon we'll have people using Flash to Preach!!! Or even MAYA, or Mirage! Or AfterEffects!

 

Exactly! :thumbsup:

 

You know... I was concerned about folks not brin gning their Bibles with them, but I fnd that the ones who did so before then still do.

The comment I get most often is translation. Many use KJV. (a couple of prior pastors were KJVO) I prefer NASB. I also tend to get going and print the ref into my notes, and sometimes forget to wait for flolks to get to the ref. before I begin.

Most like the fact they can make notes on the outline I provide and, at least some, do search the scripture to make sure I am correct in whatI say.

I am the A/V guy right now, so how would that worship software work for me. Powerpoint to advance for passages is ok. I use it for onbly 1 slide songs too. so I don't have tomess during the worship service.

 

just went to their site.
400 is more than I can afford.

Looks like nice stuff, though. Guess I will have to stick to Powerpoint.

 

Tinytim,

That was good stuff. Thanks!