Understanding Scripture

Timelining

Phil Collins (2014)
Stories are important! We all tell stories to express ourselves to others and learn what it means to be human. The Bible is full of stories—God uses stories to reveal himself to us. But sometimes, it's not clear how all…
Richard
October 7, 2016
Film and Video

Book of Acts

Word for word narration of the book of Acts
This film depicts the birth of the early church through the eyes of Luke. Experience again the power of God and the unity and compassionate fellowship of believers! A dramatic, word-for-word narration from the text of the book of Acts,…
Richard
October 6, 2016
Film and Video

Luke Video

The complete Gospel of Luke in script or narration form
The Luke video is available as a multi-voice script which requires several speakers. There is also a single-voice narration version of Luke available, and there is an Audio version with no video. The total running time is 4 hours 15…
Richard
October 6, 2016
Film and VideoUnderstanding Scripture

Parables of Jesus

Parables of Jesus is a one-hour video which includes seven parables of Jesus. This video, produced by International Media Ministries, has been developed into a single narration format for dubbing. Each story helps the viewer understand the customs and culture…
Richard
October 5, 2016
Film and Video

The Story of Genesis

An Abridged Version of the Genesis Video
The Story of Genesis video is a single narration production, which can be dubbed into other languages which have a translation of the book of Genesis. It is an abridged version of the Genesis video, 90 minutes long, which conveys…
Richard
October 5, 2016
Bible Preaching

Saving Eutychus

How to preach God's word and keep people awake
Gary Millar, Phil Campbell (2013)
Poor Eutychus might have tumbled off his perch in Acts 20, but it s humbling to notice that what took Paul many hours of preaching to achieve - near-fatal napping in one of his listeners - takes most preachers only…
Richard
October 5, 2016
ResearchYoung People

The Bible According to Gen Z

Help Your Young People Enjoy Life with the Bible
Adrian Blenkinsop (2013)
"The Bible According to Gen Z" is a collection of essays from Australia on encouraging Bible engagement among young people. It includes research results and analysis, together with responses from youth leaders and case studies. Here are some selected quotes:…
Richard
September 28, 2016
Research

The Bible in America

Mapping Bible Engagement Across a Changing Culture
From the Publisher's description: The Bible in America is a multiyear survey of attitudes toward and perceptions of the Bible, set against the backdrop of a changing cultural landscape. Commissioned by American Bible Society, Barna researchers have conducted more than…
Richard
September 15, 2016
LiteracyResearch

Impact Assessment Report

Results of a study, surveying nearly 5,500 people in Burkina Faso and Cameroon
Béatrice Konfe-Tiendrebeogo (ANTBA, Burkina Faso), Julious Ngum Kimbung (CABTAL, Cameroon), Martin Engeler (OneBook, Canada) (2014)
This study was undertaken by a small team of Africans and Canadians to measure the impacts of translated Scriptures, literacy and Scripture engagement programs on marginalized minority language communities, to discern whether certain hypotheses are true and to better understand…
Richard
May 12, 2016
Trauma Healing

Healing the Wounds of Trauma (North American Edition)

How the Church Can Help
Harriet Hill, Margaret Hill, Dick Baggé, and Pat Miersma (2015)
This book offers a practical approach to engaging the Bible and mental health principles to find God’s healing for wounds of the heart, which provides a strong foundation for restored lives and relationships. This edition is adapted for ministry in…
Richard
April 28, 2016