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:
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:
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:
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:
Message made solutions to struggles within reach:
Message provided practical advice:
Message would make an unbeliever want to hear more:
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:
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: •
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