Choice of Speakers

From SPARK

Before recording, the recordist must give instructions to the sponsors/language teams. They need to decide who is most suitable to be a speaker. Speakers are an important part of how the message will be received.

Who should select speakers?

1. Committee
2. Local committee of believers
3. Committee comprised of all denominations whenever possible
4. Translator

Considerations for selecting speakers

1. Christian testimony
2. Do they demonstrate Christian character in their community
3. Acceptable throughout the area
4. Status
5. Acceptable to target audience
6. Chosen according to authority structure so that traditional lines are not violated.
7. Age
8. Younger men may not have an understanding of the deeper meaning words in the language.
9. It might not be culturally appropriate for young men to teach older ones. (Tendency is to select younger men because they speak more clearly, are alert, etc.)
10. Speaking ability
11. Voice quality
12. Sincerity
13. Expression
14. Clear enunciation and diction
15. Tempo, phrasing, volume

Number of speakers used

Include vatrious denominations and dialects when possible or appropriate.