Every once in a while I have an opportunity to speak at different venues. From one day conferences to parenting seminars to retreats, whatever the venue I want to serve people well.
Sometimes you can feel like you're shooting in the dark when you walk into an unfamiliar place with unclear expectations. My heart is to serve each group as effectively as possible. So with that in mind here is a list of questions I'm thinking of sending potential groups.
Are there any question I'm not asking I should? Is there any question you wouldn't ask? By the way, this also helps me think through information that needs to be given to speakers we bring in. What do you think?
Main contact person / information.
Available audio / visual resources?
Are you able to pay for all expenses?
What is your budget for honorarium?
What have you seen speakers do in the past that you really
appreciated?
What have you seen speakers do that has frustrated you or
that you wished they did differently?
Expectations beyond up front communication?
Thanks for any input you can give. I love this shared wisdom thing!
How about: Will it be an environment where teens will have their Bibles with them or a less formal meeting? I've had my entire lesson ready on the expectation we'd look at Scripture only to be told at the last minute "it's not that type of meeting."
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