I NTRODUCTION: Length - too short/short? Function - built bridges? gained attention? created desire? lead into 1st point? Main Points: relate to theme? progressive? easy to follow? easy to remember? true to the text? logical? Content: biblical? from the text? convincing? life-related? appropriate? well prepared? CONCLUSION: too short? too abrupt? specific application? forceful / motivating? appropriate? Preaching Critique Form Name of preacher/teacher: Please be generous to the person you are evaluating. The purpose is to encourage, yet point out any obvious improvements that should be worked on. Title of message:Occasion: Theme (the sermon in a sentence): 1. Structure Introduction: Main points: Conclusion: What was the motivating thrust (what motivating message came through)? Illustrations Pertinent? sufficient? credible? appropriate length? graphically told? good transition back to sermon? 2. Speech 1. Show signs of nervousness (tense, stiff, awkward)? 2. a. too soft b. too loud c. too fast d. monotonous e. indistinct f. unenthusiastic 3. Physical activity 1. Hand movements - none, natural, distracting, awkward, gripping pulpit, hand in pocket 2. Body language - too much movement, not enough movement, stiff, slovenly, overbearing, timid 3. Eye contact with the audience - good coverage, prone to one area, very little, too much at notes 4. Gestures - related to speech, not related to speech, distracting, awkward, inappropriate g. insufficient pause h. verbal emphasis i. pitch (too high / low) j. warmth k. picturesque l. Other: STYLE: l. Dynamic ll. Conversational lll. Interactive lV. Lecture V. Other:4. General effectiveness 1. Was there evidence of good preparation? 2. Was it easily understood? 3. Was the content of the message good / mediocre / poor? 4. Were there parts that were not explained properly? 5. Was it communicated in a convincing way? 6. Level of engagement with the congregation - poor / good / very good 7. Was there sufficient personal application? If not, where would you suggest there should havre been more? Strong Points: Need Improvement:Next >