Using Media

Digital Young People

The Biblical Challenge from (and for) Millennials

Lamar Vest (President and CEO, American Bible Society) (2010)

"The Bible has yet to beat the perception of being a dusty old rule book among millennials largely because to substantiate relevance and garner interest, the text first must be read... The message of the Bible is unchanging, but how…

RichardMay 28, 2010

Digital Marketing and Distribution

Between Friends: passing the Scriptures from phone to phone

Some implications of mobile phone technology for Scripture distribution

Richard Margetts (2010)

"When it comes to audio and video products, the mobile phone can be an effective method of getting the Scriptures to people... who then pass them on to other people... who then pass them on to other people..." This article…

RichardMarch 25, 2010

Digital

The Digital Bible Facebook Page

The "Digital Bible" page on Facebook has over 10 million fans. The idea is simple: Scripture verses are posted every day and Facebook users have the opportunity to leave their comments - as they engage with God's Word and with…

RichardMarch 22, 2010

Audio

Papyrus Audio Bible

Solar-powered audio player from Renew World Outreach

The Papyrus is an attractively designed and solidly built multi-purpose player from Renew World Outreach. Its sound quality and volume are excellent for its size. It is easy to add content using the USB cable or via microSD card. The…

RichardMarch 13, 2010

Digital Film and Video

Visual Story Network

The purpose of the Visual Story Network is to foster movements of media, story and innovation that accelerate disciple-making and church planting. A movement is a group of people with a shared set of aims bigger than any single entity.…

RichardMarch 11, 2010

Audio

Konkomba Faith Comes By Hearing Project – what we have learned

Konkomba team (2002)

"There is no question upon hearing the cassettes that Jesus speaks their language, that he understands Konkomba, hears their prayers, and is not a stranger among them." Faith Comes By Hearing is a program where groups meet regularly to listen…

RichardJanuary 18, 2010

Audio Drama

Advice for Scripture and Drama Recording

A guide for narrators and actors

Mark Datson (2005)

"Make a big effort to understand the full meaning of the text... Try to put yourself in the shoes of your character. Think of their character, their temperament, their behaviour. What do they like? What don’t they like?" This is…

RichardDecember 7, 2009

Audio Digital Film and Video Literacy Orality Visual Arts

Scripture in an Accessible Form

The Most Common Avenue to Increased Scripture Engagement

T. Wayne Dye (2009)

The choice of medium can make a difference, and better artistic quality enhances any communication. However, the most important quality is how relevant the message seems to be to the lives of its hearers. If a hearer (or reader or…

RichardOctober 3, 2009

Audio Bible Translation Orality

Advancing Bible Translation for Non-Reading Audiences

Viggo Søgaard (2009)

The issue of non-readers is an issue for all countries, as we see reading declining even in countries with high literacy rates. It has been estimated that in some African countries printed scripture only reaches around ten percent of the…

RichardSeptember 21, 2009

Film and Video Understanding Scripture

Bible Lands as Classroom

Krijn van der Jagt, Ray Pritz

The Bible Lands as Classroom series (eight 45 minute DVDs) is an excellent teaching tool for Bible translators, pastors, and people in general who would like to know more about biblical geography, history, and culture. The series was filmed in…

RichardSeptember 18, 2009