Messages that Move

Pete Woodcock

Messages that move. There are plenty of these in Christian ministry - they move eyelids over eyes! But if you want to communicate Christian truth in a way that changes lives, then get this book. Every apprentice scheme and ministry-training programme should have Messages that Move on its book list. But more than that... Regular preachers, experienced pastors, theology graduates - you may think you don't need it: YOU DO! Here is the backbone that we all need to build engaging, relevant and moving Bible talks. Don't despise the simplicity of this book - it can be read in a day, but it will MOVE YOU... to make your Bible talks what you long them to be: Messages that Move.

Trevor Archer

So practical and earthed with pastoral substance and Biblical clarity. I can`t commend it strongly enough for both new and experienced Bible teachers. I wish this book had been around 30 years ago when I started preaching – and no doubt so do my listeners! I can`t commend it strongly enough.

“Great”

A really great book that is so helpful in thinking through how to structure a talk to engage your audience and take them on the journey with you!

“Really informative and instructional read”

I have read a number of books on how to preach, how to present and how to communicate messages.
Tim Hawkins brings an alternative approach using the train journey as the illustration throughout.
The style of writing is instructional and informative and yet creative.
This has been the most helpful book I have read thus far relating to improving preaching.

“A fresh take on preaching”

If you've heard Tim Hawkins preach, then you know what to expect from this book. Tim's goal is to have your listeners engaged and he gives practical advice on how to make that happen.

If you are after a book that tells you how to preach through a passage, this is not your book. But if you are after a book that helps you improve the delivery and reception of your message then this book is definitely worth reading. In particular I think anyone who speaks to Youth/Young Adults would find this very helpful.