A Music Standard You Can Aspire To - Video Playlist

Have you discovered the special handle A.C.E. Student Conventions have on what constitutes sacred music? In our liberal Christian pop era, do you get to hear this kind of music on a regular basis? Have you wondered, "How can I get familiar with it if I don't attend a church that features such music?"

My brother tells me the key to progress is not finding the answers, but rather, asking the right questions. My question became, "Who is producing online videos that demonstrate this style and give us a standard to aspire to?"

It surely is the way of the Lord that in the course of navigating a paddock of rabbit trails, I came upon a nest of such videos. Dozens and dozens of them. On YouTube. In Russian.

Their channel, broadcast from Germany, is RadioBM - The Bible Lighthouse. Nyet, I don't understand Russkii, but I don't need interpretation of tongues to know sweet sacred music when I hear it.

I'm blown away by the production quality achieved by this church-based television channel. I'm excited by the standard of performance in the singers and their accompanists. There are some great instrumental items too. And wow [hushed tone of awe], the performers meet the A.C.E. dress code.

Below is my playlist of music videos from RadioBM. Notice their poise, their facial expressions, their body language, their diction. This is music ministry. Student Conventions are about training yourself for such ministry. May you be blessed and inspired by these videos to go and make music likewise.

Share the playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLD59218EEB7FED250

PS If you're from The Bible Lighthouse or know someone who is, I'd love to hear from you! Если вы из Библии маяк или знаете кого-то, кто есть, я хотел бы услышать от вас!

PPS If you know of other videos that meet A.C.E. music standards, please share with us!

Free Speech Coaching - video playlist

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Reaching a New Standard Through Imitating Excellence

What is your performance goal? What standard are you aiming for? Are you satisfied with mediocrity? Or do you dream of achieving excellence?

I applaud you if you are dreaming of achieving excellence. Is your goal vague or tangible? Have you visualized it? In this age of low standards (or no standards), many of us struggle to reach for or even dream of a standard we've never seen. Is this a struggle you relate to?

During the 1990s and early 2000s when my family was key to New Zealand's ACE Student Conventions and PFCs (Preparation for Convention camps), our vision was "Raise the Standard". And we did.

On each level that we set out to do this, we were enabled by witnessing an example of what we could be. We saw someone else achieve something and recognized Personal Possibility. The Living Example inspired us to Imitation, resulting in others recognizing what was possible and being inspired to aim for greater things themselves. Through imitation, they did.

Have you witnessed an example of what you want to be? of the standard of excellence you want to reach? Have you recognized Possibility and made it Personal?

I hope that in the videos below you will witness a standard that inspires you to reach higher and farther, to imitate excellence and set new standards for others to follow.

EXAMPLES OF EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC SPEAKING

"The Gospel", a dramatic presentation written and voiced by Eric Ludy

http://youtu.be/nPIOkdNL-QQ

"Motivation", part of a presentation by World Champion speaker Craig Valentine

http://youtu.be/obS8KY9zYMA

"Ouch!" by World Champion Speaker Darren LaCroix, about taking the first step toward your goal

http://youtu.be/FUDCzbmLV-0

"That's My King", written and presented by Pastor S. M. Lockridge
(suitable for Poetry Recitation or Famous Speech; text available here)

http://youtu.be/yX_7j32zgNw

"Exceptional Leadership" by motivational speaker Craig Valentine

http://youtu.be/FPMUchjLUrM

To listen to or share the playlist "Excellence in Public Speaking - Narelle's best picks", click here: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL298C32F460C9D566

Now you have encountered models of excellence. What are you going to do about it?

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A.C.E. Student Convention "Best of" Video Playlist

Are you a first-time A.C.E. Student Convention attendee wanting a glimpse of what to aim for in the competition?

Or perhaps you're a student veteran eager to raise your skill level to new heights but needing role models to help you get there.

Seeing excellence in action is what inspired me and my siblings to reach for the stars. Thanks to YouTube, you can now do that too, from the comfort and convenience of home.

I'm collating a Playlist of "Best of" Convention performances from around the world. If you already know of inspiring videos, especially Command Performances, please do share the links with us. The Playlist, embedded below, will grow as I add further examples. If you'd like to share the playlist, here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL17F0023951A4A364

May these videos inspire and empower you to set new goals and work to attain them.

More links to free scripts

If you're looking for free scripts, the following link provides a list of online resources for free Christian church scripts. www.christianforecasters.com/christian-skits.html
If you find they're not perfectly suited to your needs and you want to adapt them, check on the host site that you are licensed to do so before proceeding.