Since the voice is a tool that God has given us for the purposes of his kingdom, taking care of our voices is part of our calling.

In part one of this two-part blog series, I shared the first two tips in protecting your voice.

Here are the remaining 3 tips to try out this week in preparation for your next sermon:

#3. Don’t exert your voice. Try not to strain your voice between your speaking times. Rest your voice the night before the service.

#4. Listen to your voice on tape. Record yourself, then listen to it, looking for ways to improve.

#5. Use supplemental aides:

• Vocalzone. Amazing throat lozenges I learned about in New York from Broadway performers — occasionally you can use them in between services.
• Throat Coat (by Traditional Medicinals). Some of my Titanium Coaching Network people sing the praises of this medicinal tea.

And one final word from Spurgeon: “I express the hope that your chest, lungs, windpipe, larynx and all your vocal organs may last you until you have nothing more to say.”

Click here to read Part One of this series.

Your partner in ministry,

Nelson

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About Nelson Searcy

Nelson Searcy is an experienced church growth strategist, pastor, church planter and coach, consulting with churches around the world. As founder of Church Leader Insights and the Renegade Pastors Network, he has personally trained more than 3,500 church leaders in over 45 denominations through live events, seminars and monthly coaching. Nelson is also the Founding and Lead Pastor of The Journey Church, with locations across New York City and in Boca Raton, FL. Nelson and his church routinely appear on lists such as “The 50 Most Influential Churches” and “The 25 Most Innovative Leaders.” He is the author of over 100 church growth resources and 18+ books, including The Renegade Pastor: Abandoning Average in Your Life, Ministry and The Difference Maker: Using Your Everyday Life for Eternal Impact, and At the Cross with the People Who Were There. He and his wife, Kelley, have one son, Alexander.