Of the many images and pictures you may have in your mind of what a culture-shaping leader looks like, a gardener is probably nowhere near the top of your list. You may be thinking of a captain, or a quarterback, or a politician… but John 20:15 paints a picture for us of Jesus, the ultimate leader, being mistaken for a gardener on the most triumphant and important day in all history: the day he was raised from the dead. What was it that left these women “thinking he was the gardener…?” Per...

This thoroughly revised textbook is a friendly step-by-step guide to public speaking that explores the fundamental skills necessary to present a natural and rewarding speech to any audience.By providing an overview of speech construction, practice, and delivery, this book is designed to enhance and improve upon students' natural strengths. Featuring a warm and humorous writing style, The Natural Speaker illustrates the concepts and skills required for enjoyable public spea...