Scripture Engagement

Culture

Gospel and Marriage Workshop

Michael Jemphrey describes a recent Gospel and Marriage workshop held in West Africa. It brought together the domains of Scripture engagement and anthropology, demonstrating the relevance of the translated Scriptures in addressing local cultural issues. The workshop included: Discussion of…

RichardJanuary 6, 2015

Trauma Healing

Hope Rising: Stories of Trauma and Healing

Hope Rising documents transformed lives of trauma survivors who have found hope and healing through the Bible’s message of forgiveness and restoration. "...people here and around the world suffering from the aftermath of trauma could never connect with the Bible…

RichardJanuary 2, 2015

Advocacy Visual Arts

I wonder why I don’t hear from the shepherd anymore!

Mike Waters' cartoon Shepherd's Voice illustrates the effect of today's many distractions on Scripture Engagement. It could be a good discussion starter as you think together with others about this topic. From joyfultoons.com (April 26, 2009).

RichardDecember 2, 2014

Research Understanding Scripture

From Scripture Access to Scripture Engagement

MA dissertation: All Nations, UK. Abstract: The coming of the New Testament in 2006 heralded a new era of Scripture engagement for the Minyanka people of Mali. This paper evaluates the factors that have facilitated and hindered the process of…

RichardNovember 16, 2014

Children Trauma Healing

Healing Children’s Wounds of Trauma

"Even though Joseph had the opportunity and the power to get revenge on his brothers, he chose to forgive them. He even provided for their future rather than return evil for evil. Though it may be very difficult to forgive,…

RichardOctober 28, 2014

Digital

Mobile Ministry Made Easy

The heart of ministry is relationship. While mobile devices offer capabilities in mass sharing of the Gospel, they are ultimately a great tool for effective ongoing outreach and in building relationships. Updated edition, September 2014 If you're looking for an…

RichardOctober 6, 2014

Bible Storytelling Understanding Scripture

Bible Overview Workshop

In this detailed 17-page workshop guide from the Ndop region of North West Cameroon, Jennifer Wright describes how participants were taken on an interactive journey through the Old Testament: What? The Bible Overview Workshop is a two day workshop for…

RichardAugust 27, 2014

Audio Literacy

Literacy can still hurt Scripture engagement… but there is good news too!

Today we are in a very different position from when Bible agencies and churches first started running literacy classes. There are alternatives! We now have many methods of producing, distributing and copying oral Scriptures of many different types. In almost…

RichardAugust 26, 2014

Digital Film and Video

Video Translation: Opportunity and Challenge

"The worldwide spread of cell phones that can show video will enable us to bring the Scriptures into the lives of more people more effectively than ever before. Whatever the challenges, let us not miss this opportunity." Video renditions of…

RichardJuly 31, 2014

Advocacy Responding to Needs Women Young People

Bible in Mission

“The Bible is alive – it has hands and grabs hold of me, it has feet and runs after me”. Thus spoke Martin Luther, as cited by Knud Jørgensen in a quotation that summarizes the deeper meaning of this book.…

RichardJune 17, 2014