Here are a dozen secrets of success in the pulpit or in any public public speaking situation.
THE SPEAKER
Appearance —pleasant, neat dress, natural posture
Eye contact —with audience effective
Voice —pleasant and effective (tone, pitch, modulation, volume)
Words —well chosen, articulated, pronounced
Notes and visual aids —used effectively
Mannerisms —not obvious and not distressing
Nerves —under control and not an embarrassment
Rapport with audience —without over-projecting personality
Time —well managed without clock worship
Preparation —thorough and evident to audience
Enthusiasm —urge to communicate evident to audience
Command of audience —gained at start, maintained to end