Scripture Engagement

Jesus Film Project App

The Jesus Film Project app is available for the iPhone, iPad, Android smartphones and tablets, giving users free access to films in over 1,600 languages. The menus, video descriptions and all the text surrounding the films are available in several…

RichardDecember 3, 2015

Bible Study

Don’t Ask Me That!

As well as teaching the sorts of questions you should ask, it can also be helpful to highlight the sorts of questions you shouldn’t ask, i.e. what kinds of questions or series of questions can be unhelpful or uninteresting? What…

RichardDecember 3, 2015

Language Issues Research

Promoting the Use of the Scriptures in Nso’

MTh thesis, South African Theological Seminary. Abstract: This research was prompted by the observation that there is minimal use of Lamnso’ Scriptures in Baptist churches in Nso’, even though the Lamnso’ New Testament has been available since 1990. It was…

RichardNovember 16, 2015

Bible Study Understanding Scripture

Dig Deeper

When it comes to reading and understanding the Bible, a dangerous phrase is used by non-Christians and even some believers: "Well, that's your interpretation." It is true that without some care in your interpretation, you can "make" the Bible say…

RichardOctober 12, 2015

Research Responding to Needs

Bible Translation Strategy

People respond to the Gospel in proportion to their conviction that God and his Word are relevant to the concerns of daily life. This will be called the principle of "personal relevance". A translator or local believer can bring this…

RichardOctober 5, 2015

Film and Video

Genesis Video

The Genesis video follows the stories of Genesis chronologically. It is divided into 18 episodes of 15 to 20 minutes each, with a total running time of 5 hours 20 minutes. It can be dubbed into other languages, either in…

RichardOctober 5, 2015

Language Issues Research

The Impact of Vernacular Scriptures

MA dissertation: Bible & Mission, Redcliffe College, UK. Abstract: In many ways the Malila and Nyiha are typical of Tanzania's numerous multilingual communities, where both Swahili and the local language are used as part of everyday life. Given that there…

RichardJuly 17, 2015

Digital Marketing and Distribution Strategic Planning

Digital Publishing – a different paradigm

Second Edition (2019) "Publish early, publish little, publish often – enabling users to engage with the content in small quantities, hopefully on frequent occasions and with sustained interest." This paper explores features of digital publishing and associated technology that are…

RichardJune 25, 2015

Bible Storytelling Film and Video Responding to Needs Young People

True Story

Bible Society in New Zealand has made a series of 'True Story' videos to show people how "life's answers may be closer than you think". "These videos are for anyone who has ever been afraid, alone, heartbroken or confused. They're…

RichardMay 28, 2015

Advocacy Bible Reading Meditation and Prayer Memorising Scripture

Bible Gateway Scripture Engagement

So what is Scripture engagement? It is a way of hearing and reading the Bible with an awareness that it is in the Scriptures that we primarily meet God. It is a marinating, mulling over, reflecting, dwelling on, pondering of…

RichardJanuary 13, 2015