Scripture Engagement in Ministry

Bible Storytelling Discipleship Men Orality Research

Oral Bible Storytelling as a Missional Instrument in Discipling Men in Kejom, North West Cameroon

This article investigates why family heads, the fòyn, and members of the kwifòyn and other priestly societies in Kejom, in the North West Region of Cameroon, are absent from churches. The introduction describes how church leaders have reached out and…

RichardNovember 16, 2023

Culture Development Responding to Needs

Faith and Farming

The Faith and Farming programme seeks to encourage farmers by learning from the many farmers in the Bible, including God Himself who planted the Garden of Eden. "The goal of Faith and Farming is twofold: to help those working on…

RichardOctober 17, 2022

Responding to Needs Trauma Healing

Freedom Ascent – Addiction Recovery

Alcohol, drugs, pornography, and many forms of abuse are devastating worldwide problems. These, along with other seductive beliefs and behaviors, have been wrecking havoc on individuals, families, entire communities, and even churches. The good news is that there is an…

RichardSeptember 19, 2022

Advocacy Bible Preaching Bible Reading Bible Storytelling Bible Study Bible Translation Children Culture Digital Drama Language Issues Literacy Marketing and Distribution Meditation and Prayer Memorising Scripture Music and Worship Trauma Healing Visual Arts

Translating the Bible into Action

Second Edition (2022) When Jesus was born to Mary, God “translated” himself into our human world. This act of God’s translation continues today wherever the gospel is expressed, in each language and lived out in each culture that makes up…

RichardJune 18, 2022

Trauma Healing

Trauma in America

How can the Bible and the church heal the wounds of trauma? Millions of people in the United States contend with poverty, the effects of disease, and natural disaster. Many suffer in silence from domestic violence, emotional abuse, and the…

RichardFebruary 3, 2022

Apps Discipleship Young People

Reach4Life

Reach4Life is a comprehensive, Christian life skills program for young people — with a particular focus on identity, sexuality, and relationships — that brings about holistic spiritual and behavioral transformation. It is based on the idea that real comprehensive behavioral…

RichardDecember 20, 2021

Trauma Healing

Strength from Weakness

This book is the second in a series, intended to be used after the first book, Healing the Wounds of Trauma: How the Church Can Help. The first book helps people heal from trauma and loss using biblical and mental…

RichardSeptember 27, 2021

Meditation and Prayer Responding to Needs Women

African Women Devotional Bible

The African Women Devotional Bible (AWDB) is a collaborative project of the Bible Societies in Africa who have come together to develop a Devotional Bible by African Women. It is a Scripture resource addressing circumstances and questions African Christian Women…

RichardSeptember 10, 2021

Bible Study Responding to Needs

COVID-19 Bible Studies, Story and Skit

Here are some COVID-19 materials that are free to download, use, adapt and translate into other languages. They can help us engage with the Bible, thinking about what God has to say to us and how it can impact our…

RichardJune 16, 2021

Digital Responding to Needs

Digital Dialogue

Effective media is not about the right products or numbers, but about the quality of interaction with people. What does this really mean? Andreas Ernst highlights three key principles which can help us assess how engaging our media approaches are.…

RichardApril 13, 2021