Scripture Engagement

Children

Children, Mission and the Bible: A Global Perspective

Information is important – it can help children make responsible choices. Entertainment is engaging – it helps the story to come alive. But we cannot be satisfied with these outcomes when the Bible is so clearly about transformation. This Bible…

RichardOctober 22, 2011

Bible Translation

Bible Translation Basics

Over the past thirty years, scholars have made significant advances in understanding how human communication functions. They have moved from looking for meaning in texts alone to seeing texts as providing clues that lead hearers to discover the speaker’s intended…

RichardAugust 30, 2011

Advocacy Bible Reading

The Seed and the Soil: Engaging with the Word of God

"In this excellent book about Bible engagement, Pauline Hoggarth shows at the same time the depth and width of her acquaintance with the Bible, and her rich experience of many years working around the world encouraging people to get into…

RichardMay 20, 2011

Leadership Training

Are Workshops Useful?

"It has been proved over and over again that people do not learn by sitting and listening to long lectures! The more the participants are involved in the learning process, the more they will remember. As much as possible, help…

RichardApril 26, 2011

Leadership Training

Overcoming the Big Man Syndrome in the Church

"Pastors have taken on the 'lecture' method to display the 'big man' syndrome which does not allow the people to engage. They are expected to sit and listen and remain silent. They feel this is how the church has to…

RichardApril 22, 2011

Digital Film and Video Young People

Viral Good News

"Those under 20 are ‘digital natives’ — fearless and proficient in manipulating the media with understanding of it structure and potential. It is these young people we must harness to help Christians be salt and light on the internet social…

RichardApril 9, 2011

Advocacy

Lausanne Global Conversation: Scripture in Mission

"Why do so many people not have the Scriptures in their language? Why are the Scriptures that are available so often limited to those that can read? Why do the Scriptures not transform lives when they are available?" The Lausanne…

RichardMarch 23, 2011

Bible Reading

S.O.A.P. Bible reading and journaling

S.O.A.P. is a method of Bible reading and journaling. It can be used with any daily Bible reading plan. S for Scripture Open your Bible to today’s reading (according to whatever plan you are following). Take time reading and allow…

RichardMarch 3, 2011

Bible Storytelling Orality

Truth That Sticks

"It thrills me to use Bible stories because I am actually telling people the Bible. I don't tell them some scholar's viewpoint or describe an ivory-tower argument. I let the Bible speak directly to them instead of depending on others'…

RichardFebruary 27, 2011

Bible Storytelling

Telling God’s Stories with Power

From the book description: "This is a complete and practical introduction to storying, especially for people who want to learn about using biblical storytelling in cross-cultural contexts and who want to train others to become storytellers. It includes many fascinating…

RichardFebruary 21, 2011