Contents:

The Sacred art of acting and the sacred art of proclaiming

Working on storytelling: be passionate or stay home

Working on preparing the text: it's all in the text

Working on voice: speak in a loud, clear voice, and try not to bump into the ambo

Working on physicalization: the ambo is not a radio

Working on intention: we all have our own Isaiah

Working on emotion: we're all brothers and sisters under the skin

Working on being real: save the ham for dinner

Working on stage fright and other annoyances: nerves are your body's way of showing you care

Putting it all together: practice, practice, practice-- then get out of the way

Living the word with your life: my dear, you're always on

Other duties assigned

The care and feeding of lectors: advice for trainers

A quick guide to reviewing a proclamation