Connecting like Jesus : practices for healing, teaching, and preaching / Tony Campolo, Mary Albert Darling.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-224) and index.

An introduction to spiritually charged communication -- pt. 1. Connecting like Jesus. Spiritually charged communication : relational practices for connecting like Jesus -- Soul healing : connecting like Jesus through care of the soul -- pt. 2. Practices for soul healing. It is about you : knowing yourself as the starting point for soul healing -- From fear to freedom : overcoming what keeps us from others -- Sacred listening : hearing with the ears of God -- Connecting through questions : why asking is better than telling -- Conflict : an opportunity to connect -- Redeeming conflict : prayers and other practices for oneness -- When stories tell the story : the power to shape a narrative -- pt. 3. Practices for teaching and preaching. Preparing the soil : laying the groundwork for spiritually dynamic speaking -- Planning your message : crafting the shape of your talk -- Presenting your message : why it all leads up to the finale -- Postscript for spiritually charged communication -- "One another" verses -- Using this book in small groups or classes.