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Douglas Leal |
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Author, Speaker, Trainer, Consultant |
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Lector training |
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Douglas has an approach to lector training like no other. He combines his years of experience as a professional actor and director with his ministry as a liturgist and his work as a consultant and trainer to turn ordinary “readers” into real “proclaimers,” an approach he outlines in his book, Stop Reading and Start Proclaiming! The goal of training is not to make lectors into actors or have them go “over the top,” but to teach very specific proclamation techniques that will give lectors the confidence and skills they need to fully proclaim to the community “a word that will rouse them.” Click Lector Training for more detailed information. |
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Improv workshops and performances |
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Improvisational theater games are a great resource for ministers and religious educators. Improv techniques and games can be used for ice-breakers, community building, focusing activities, and more. And they’re a lot of fun for ministers and participants alike! Douglas is the artistic director of the Ad Hoc Players, a Christian improv troupe. He has taught hundreds of ministers the basics of improv for use with classes, youth groups, adult learners, and other ministries. Return a sense of play to your ministry work! The Ad Hoc Players are also available for performances. Click Improv Workshops for more detailed information on workshops and shows. |
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Other workshops and consulting services |
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Douglas is an accomplished and dynamic speaker, who excels in conveying material in an engaging manner to professional and non professional audiences alike. He is available to speak on a variety of topics in faith formation, liturgy, and spirituality. Some of his past presentations include: > Why Do We Do That at Mass?: A Walk Through the Liturgy > Why Does God Let Me Hurt So Much?: Unfolding the Mystery of Suffering > Super-Sized Spirituality in a Drive-Thru World > Playing (and Praying) with Scripture > Skill Development for Lay Presiders Douglas is available as a consultant to parishes and communities in many areas including staff and volunteer development, management, liturgy, and faith formation. Douglas has over 15 years of experience in management consulting and organizational development. Click Workshops and Consulting for more information. |
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E-mail: info@douglasleal.com |