Visual Arts

Foundation Matters – Bible Pictures

"We often see the 'greatest message' presented in the 'poorest way'. This project is all about seeking to present the Bible in the best possible way for children." Over 100 beautifully illustrated Bible picture sets, available in PowerPoint format to…
Richard
March 10, 2010
AdvocacyStrategic Planning

Eight Conditions: a summary in French

Huit conditions pour l’utilisation des Écritures
Wayne Dye
This is a 7-page summary in French of Wayne Dye's "Eight Conditions of Scripture Engagement". The awareness of the contribution of each of these eight factors can help in developing strategies to promote the use of God's Word. For a…
Richard
February 24, 2010
Culture

Views about Scripture: a key to a well-used book?

David Beine (2001)
"Any new holy writ will be filtered through the cultural presuppositions placed upon it by their existing beliefs." Beine examines how people’s view of holy writ influences their understanding and use of translated sacred writings. He looks particularly at the…
Richard
February 17, 2010
Advocacy

BibleFresh

Encouraging Christians in the UK to engage with the Bible
BibleFresh was a joint initiative which aimed to encourage and inspire churches across the UK to make the most of the year 2011, empowering Christians to a deeper level of engagement with the Bible. The initiative brought together nearly a…
Richard
February 10, 2010
Advocacy

The Bible in the future

What future is there for the Bible in our churches?
Henri Bacher (2009)
"The greatest difficulty is no longer distribution, but appropriating the content of the Bible... There is a need to teach believers to meditate and, as in any learning process, you have to give regular booster injections if you want people…
Richard
February 1, 2010
Bible PreachingUnderstanding Scripture

Africa Bible Commentary Series

Africa Bible Commentary Series
"The Africa Bible Commentary Series builds on the vision of the acclaimed Africa Bible Commentary — to reach African pastors, students and lay leaders, with top notch biblical and theological scholarship, by Africans, for Africa, and the world." "These commentaries…
Richard
January 19, 2010
Research

International Bulletin of Missionary Research

With in-depth analyses of worldwide Christianity and mission-focused book reviews, the International Bulletin of Mission Research is an unparalleled source of information on the world Christian movement engaged in God’s mission. As the academic fields that study this engagement evolve,…
Richard
January 8, 2010