message-evaluation-form

MESSAGE EVALUATION FORM

Observations

Speaker’s Name:

Evaluator’s Name: Message/Date/Occasion of Message:

Instruction. Review message using this scale: Poor Average  Good Very Good  Excellent

1. AUTHORITATIVE: Message delivered in an unquestionably accurate, true, firm manner:

Message content was derived from Scripture/authorities: Message helped you understand the text better: Message revealed how God is at work in the text:

Message displayed the grace of God in Scripture:

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2. AUTHENTIC: A deeply convicted display of truth, a believable commitment to living out this message, a sensitivity to and honesty about the challenges that people face:

The speaker displayed deep enthusiasm for message:

The speaker’s demeanor showed conviction:

Speaker displayed honesty in handling message/audience: The speaker showed deep sensitivity in the message:

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3. RELEVANT: An awareness of the culture, issues of the day, and particulars of a given audience:

Connected their view of the world to that of the audience:

Showed an awareness of contemporary issues:

Revealed grasp on situations people face today:

Visually connected with provocative imagery:

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OBSERVE speaker’s solid grasp over the message:

OBSERVE whether speaker makes you question if he/she really “walks the talk:”

OBSERVE degree to which speaker connects with you, your world and its concerns:

4. TRANSFORMATIONAL: An internal change takes root that will result in real differences:

Message reminded you that grace exists:

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Message made solutions to struggles within reach:

Message provided practical advice:

Message would make an unbeliever want to hear more:

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5. SKILLFUL: Related to the actual leading and delivery of the message:

Speaker was organized, limited distractions: Speaker made inviting use of facial expressions, gestures:

Speaker varied pace, pitch and style in the message:

Message structure was easy to follow:

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6. RESONANT: Speaker’s ability to identify, empathize, connect with members’ demands:

Points made were rooted in the text:

Speaker avoided moralizing or psychologizing, and shaming: Got people face-­‐to-­‐face with God, rather than merely instructed: The hearer’s hopes, fears, problems, were clearly understood: •

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What is the speaker’s main point, in your own words?

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What ONE CHANGE can the speaker make to connect to someone like you? Why?

OBSERVE speaker’s capacity to evoke conviction that leads to change for you:

OBSERVE speaker’s mastery of message mechanics:

OBSERVE speaker’s capacity to identify with you:

Please note that this form should be returned to the Admissions Office directly by the message evaluator or in a sealed envelope with the evaluator's signature across the flap. You may return the form by mail, email or fax.

204 N. Lexington Ave. Wilmore, KY 40390 admissions.office@asburyseminary.edu Phone: 800.2ASBURY Fax: 859.858.2287