Bible Translation

The Multilingual God

Stories of Translation
Steve Fortosis (2012)
From the publisher's description: "Some decades ago the prospect of reaching the entire world with the gospel appeared very dim indeed. In a world population that was virtually exploding with growth, how could Christians begin to reach the billions of…
Richard
July 20, 2012
DevelopmentResponding to Needs

Kande’s Story

How a community can love and care for people affected by AIDS
Learner's Book and Facilitator's Manual A story-based, Biblical approach to AIDS prevention and care Worldwide there are nearly 33 million people infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. Many of those do not know they are infected with HIV…
Richard
July 12, 2012
Digital

The Social Network Gospel

How interconnectivity helps us better engage the Bible
Robert C. Crosby (2012)
"Not only do billions around the world now have access to the Bible online, and not only are many of them actually reading it, they're also actively engaging with the Word of God—and with one another in far flung virtual…
Richard
July 2, 2012
ChildrenFilm and Video

Deditos

Bible stories that come alive for children
Producer: Viña Studios, Sololá, Guatemala, Central America Deditos is a video Bible story series targeting children between the ages of 4 and 14. Considering the challenges faced by children throughout the two‐thirds world, the stories are carefully chosen to reveal…
Richard
June 19, 2012
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