Bible Reading

The Story

Read the Story. Experience the Bible.
What is 'The Story'? It is both a book and a campaign. The book is an abridged version of the NIV Bible, arranging the Biblical narrative in chronological order in 31 chapters. Bridging paragraphs with some explanation are included between…
Richard
May 25, 2012
Research

National Biblical Literacy Survey 2009

by CODEC in England and Wales
Revd Dr Peter Phillips (2009)
This survey of British people's knowledge and use of the Bible was carried out in streets and shopping centres across England and Wales. Here are some of the findings: 75% said that they owned a Bible, 46% of these owned…
Richard
March 5, 2012
Research

State of the Bible 2011

Research conducted by Barna Group (2011)
Published as part of Uncover the Word, "this April 2011 research contains findings from a nationwide study commissioned by American Bible Society and conducted by Barna Research. The study documents responses taken from U.S. adults 18 years of age and…
Richard
February 29, 2012
Digital

7 Key Trends in the Mobile Space

Ed (One Hundred Fold Consulting) (2011)
A presentation given at the Mobile Ministry Forum Consultation in December 2011, highlighting 7 key trends in the mobile space: Saturation - It is projected that we'll reach 7 billion mobile phone subscriptions in 2012. That doesn't mean everyone will…
Richard
February 13, 2012
Understanding Scripture

How to Read the Bible through the Jesus Lens

A Guide to Christ-Focused Reading of Scripture
Michael Williams (2012)
How to Read the Bible through the Jesus Lens connects each of the sixty-six books of the Bible to the person and work of Jesus Christ. By explaining each book’s theme and raising pertinent questions about the contemporary importance of…
Richard
February 8, 2012
LiteracyOrality

Is Hearing Enough?

Literacy and the Great Commandments
Don Edwards (2010)
"Social activity is our responsibility in the discipling process. Once a person has responded to the love of Christ, we are to help them grow up in their faith. Setting them free from the chains of sin and yet not…
Richard
February 7, 2012
Language Issues

Mother Tongue Use in Multilingual Churches

A review of ‘Managing linguistic diversity in the church’
Katherine O'Donnell (2011)
Reflections on a research paper by Anicka Fast, relevant for those working on Bible translation in multilingual church contexts: Fast, Anicka 2009. Managing linguistic diversity in the church: language ideological contestation within a shared moral framework in south-western Burkina Faso.…
Richard
December 28, 2011
Bible Reading

The Big Read

Reading big chunks of Scripture, out loud, together
Carl Laferton (2011)
"What we are trying to do is say we want our people to know the Scripture — and how will they know the Scriptures other than by reading it? And what’s the best way to read it? I’m convinced that…
Richard
December 22, 2011
Strategic Planning

Checklist for Scripture Engagement

Margaret Hill (2011)
What kinds of resources and activities would be good for promoting Scripture Engagement in language communities around the world? This checklist was put together at a seminar in Nairobi, Kenya, in August 2011. I hope it will be useful as…
Richard
November 22, 2011