Scripture Engagement

Strategic Planning

Global Missiology

Global Missiology is a quarterly publication of contributions from international researchers, practitioners and scholars who have a global perspective. Articles are available for free download in English, Chinese, French, Spanish and Portuguese.

RichardJanuary 24, 2009

Bible Study Understanding Scripture

Easy English Bible resources

EasyEnglish is a form of simple English developed by MissionAssist in the UK. This site contains Bible commentaries, Bible translations, Bible studies, and other materials that have been written in simple English. They are free to download and use. The…

RichardJanuary 23, 2009

Discipleship Film and Video

Following Jesus – discipleship series for India

Following Jesus is a video-based discipleship series used to ground new believers in their faith. Using dramatized storytelling techniques and incorporating clips from the JESUS ﬁlm, unique versions of Following Jesus teach biblical principles and demonstrate how to live as…

RichardJanuary 21, 2009

Bible Storytelling Bible Translation

Chronological Storying – a case history

Chronological Storying... needs to be underpinned by a solid, reliable translation in the target language. To reach an isolated community, Chronological Storying can be an effective tool. However, storytellers need to be aware of the translation principles and key terms…

RichardJanuary 20, 2009

Trauma Healing

Trauma Healing in DRC – video

The teaching materials for the Trauma Healing workshops can be distributed, but to speak to the heart the Scriptures used in workshops should be translated into the languages of the participants. More than 5.4 million people have been killed in…

RichardJanuary 20, 2009

Advocacy

Needed: Scripture Use Workers (video)

This video gives a brief introduction to the work of Scripture Use. It answers four frequently asked questions: - What is Scripture Use? - What is the end result of Scripture Use work? - What does Scripture Use work look…

RichardJanuary 16, 2009

Literacy

How literacy can harm Scripture Use

Traveling to different countries in Africa, I’ve noticed one important link between Scripture use and literacy, and that is how literacy can harm Scripture use! It is clear that it is right and proper to have an emphasis on teaching…

RichardJanuary 15, 2009

Bible Translation

Choosing Relevant Scriptures

We should give specific attention to certain themes and portions of the Bible that are particularly appealing 'door openers' to some audiences. Different people, in different circumstances, will be able to identify more with certain characters and passages of the…

RichardJanuary 14, 2009

Culture Discipleship Women

Tharaka Female Circumcision

When the Bible remains silent about certain cultural features, the Church... should assist the Christians to think through their traditions by digging deeper. In the Tharaka society of Kenya, female circumcision has held a prominent place. In recent years Christian…