Chronological Storying of the Bible

Chronological Storying Chronological Storying of the Bibleof the Bible

Introductory WorkshopIntroductory Workshop

Self-guided Version


Introductory WorkshopIntroductory WorkshopWhat have you heard?

Please reflect on what you already know about “storying:”--Children’s bedtime stories (don’t get caught skipping pages!)--Experience from teaching non-readers.--Word of mouth about “storying” from missionaries.

Part One: IssuesPart One: Issues

• Hearing--Understanding & RetentionHearing--Understanding & Retention

• IlliteracyIlliteracy

• AdjustingAdjusting

• Learning Preferences--GridLearning Preferences--Grid

This is the outline that will be used in Part One: Issues

LyticerlLyticerl

• Gureifs io Lyticerl--@%-#)5 Gureifs io Lyticerl--@%-#)5 ot flochikot flochik

Please try to read these words. Such is the world of the non-reader.

LiteracyLiteracy

• Figures on Literacy--25-30% Figures on Literacy--25-30% if truthfulif truthful

It is very difficult to determine exact global literacy numbers.However, several sources seem to agree less than one-third of the world is truly literate.

LiteracyLiteracy


• USA 95% USA 95% if accurateif accurate

Some reliable sources have confirmed that the USA has a 95% literacy rate. That still leaves 13 million not reaching literacy!

LiteracyLiteracy



• 70% or 60% less70% or 60% less

Many in the USA are concerned about the non-reading habits of the younger generation. True literacy with high reading comprehension and tougher standards would show the USA to be closer to 70% -- possibily 60% less than expected!

LiteracyLiteracy



• 70% or 60% less70% or 60% less

• Of Image, Voting & Loans (reasons)Of Image, Voting & Loans (reasons)

Literacy around the world is calculated differently. In some countries, it is a matter of embarassment. In others if you can write your name on a ballot or bank loan, then you are qualified as “literate.” However, few of these would be able to read the Bible or, in many cases, follow the average sermon.

Illiteracy RatesIlliteracy RatesHong KongHong Kong 25%25% SenegalSenegal 90%90%

VenezuelaVenezuela 14%14% ColombiaColombia 20%20%

ItalyItaly 7% 7% CyprusCyprus 1% 1%

GuatemalaGuatemala 50%50% EgyptEgypt 60%60%

ChinaChina 25%25% NIgeriaNIgeria 70%70%

PhilippinesPhilippines 12%12% EcuadorEcuador 10%10%

ThailandThailand 18%18% Taiwan Taiwan (China) (China) 6%6%

BrazilBrazil 24%24% BoliviaBolivia 37%37%

SpainSpain 3% 3%

Caribbean Islands 40% Caribbean Islands 40% (St. Lucia) (St. Lucia) - - 11% 11% (Trinidad & Tobago)(Trinidad & Tobago)

5% 5% (Netherlands Antilles) (Netherlands Antilles)

Source: Research & Planning, FMB 8/89

The Basics of StoryingThe Basics of Storying

Storying is chosen Storying is chosen because it is a because it is a

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vehicle of the vehicle of the target people.target people.


Storying is chosen Storying is chosen because it is a because it is a

primary primary communicationcommunication

vehicle of the vehicle of the target people.target people.


Storying is based Storying is based entirely upon theentirely upon the

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Storying is based Storying is based entirely upon theentirely upon the

Bible.Bible.


Storying is chronological, Storying is chronological,

s - e - q - u - e - n - t - i - a - l.s - e - q - u - e - n - t - i - a - l.


Storying looks Storying looks backward, but never backward, but never ????????????


Storying looks Storying looks backward, but never backward, but never forward.forward.

(jumping ahead)(jumping ahead)


Stories are chosen Stories are chosen based upon the based upon the universal biblical universal biblical truths to be truths to be communicated.communicated.


Stories are chosen Stories are chosen based upon based upon identified identified ?????? ?????? and and ???????????? in the in the target target people’s people’s ????????????


Stories are chosen Stories are chosen based upon based upon identified identified bridgesbridges and and barriersbarriers in the in the target people’s target people’s worldview.worldview.


Storying is Storying is structured to give an structured to give an oral Bible oral Bible to to individuals and to individuals and to develop the develop the competency to competency to share it share it orallyorally..


Storying is a “win/win” approach Storying is a “win/win” approach until the story of the crucifixion until the story of the crucifixion and resurrection when the major and resurrection when the major invitation is given.invitation is given.


Storying is Storying is predominately predominately narrative with narrative with minimal exposition.minimal exposition.


Storying is Storying is predominately predominately narrative with narrative with minimal exposition.minimal exposition.

““EETAOW!”EETAOW!”Video Case StudyVideo Case Study

from from New Tribes MissionNew Tribes Mission

Video copies are viewed at this point in the group presentation. If you would like to see an actual storying situation, you are encouraged to contact New Tribes Mission Bookroom, 1000 E. 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771-1487 Phone: (407) 323-3430.

• AALearns only by oral traditionLearns only by oral tradition

Not mobile except when group is nomadicNot mobile except when group is nomadic

Most often rural peopleMost often rural people

If in urban area, lives in illiterate pocketIf in urban area, lives in illiterate pocket

Culturally relationalCulturally relational

Tribal dress & lifestyleTribal dress & lifestyle

Usually poorUsually poor

Animistic or animistic beneath world religion or folk religionistAnimistic or animistic beneath world religion or folk religionist

Wholistic view of world and lifeWholistic view of world and life

Segmentation of Society from Segmentation of Society from Perspective of LiteracyPerspective of Literacy

This is a definition of four literacy categories starting with “A” (illiterate) and moving through to “D” (literate).

• BBClassified as literate at timesClassified as literate at times

Functionally illiterateFunctionally illiterate

Mobile only in occupationMobile only in occupation

Occupationally adapts to urban or western Occupationally adapts to urban or western stylesstyles

Tribal focus and orientationTribal focus and orientation

Aware of and does business with literate, Aware of and does business with literate, word-culture peopleword-culture people

Learns primarily by oral traditionLearns primarily by oral tradition

Culturally relationalCulturally relational

Usually tribally dressedUsually tribally dressed

• AAOral traditionOral tradition

Not mobileNot mobile

RuralRural

Urban/IlliterateUrban/Illiterate

RelationalRelational

TribalTribal

PoorPoor

AnimisticAnimistic

Wholistic viewWholistic view



• BBAt times literateAt times literate

Funct. illiterateFunct. illiterate

Mobile at jobMobile at job

Western on jobWestern on job

Does business Does business

with literateswith literates

Oral traditionOral tradition


Usually tribally Usually tribally

dresseddressed



RuralRural



TribalTribal

PoorPoor

AnimisticAnimistic


• CCLiterateLiterate

Clerical, Sales & ServiceClerical, Sales & Service

Works in literate worldWorks in literate world

Mobile or semi-mobileMobile or semi-mobile

Semi-westernized dress/lifeSemi-westernized dress/life

Becoming DetribalizedBecoming Detribalized

Lives in “tribal” communityLives in “tribal” community

Often urbanizedOften urbanized

Becoming literatreBecoming literatre

Learns by literate & oralLearns by literate & oral

Becoming individualitisticBecoming individualitistic

May be religious & May be religious & materialistic mixedmaterialistic mixed




RuralRural



TribalTribal

PoorPoor

AnimisticAnimistic


• CCLiterateLiterate

Works in Works in

literate worldliterate world

MobileMobile

Semi-westernized Semi-westernized

Becoming Becoming

DetribalizedDetribalized

““Tribal” communityTribal” community

Often urbanizedOften urbanized

Becoming literateBecoming literate

Literate & oralLiterate & oral

Becoming individualBecoming individual

Mixed religionMixed religion

• DDLiterateLiterate

ProfessionalProfessional

MobileMobile

WesternizedWesternized

DetribalizedDetribalized

AnalyticalAnalytical

LogicalLogical

Often UrbanOften Urban

LiterateLiterate

IndividualistIndividualist

MaterialisticMaterialistic

Religion weakReligion weak

• BBAt times literateAt times literate

Funct. illiterateFunct. illiterate

Mobile at jobMobile at job

Western on jobWestern on job

Does business Does business

with literateswith literates

Oral traditionOral tradition


Usually tribally Usually tribally

dresseddressed


The Impact of The Impact of Christianity & EducationChristianity & Education

in in AfricaAfrica from 1600-1990from 1600-1990

Source: Oral Communication of the Scripture by Herbert V. KlemNote: The letters A-D have been reversed in comparison to what is found in Klem’s document.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

A A A A A

D D D D DC C C C C

BB BB BB BB BB

An illustration from eleven sampled language groups

LiterateLiterate

Oral CultureOral Culture

This is a famous study on literacy. However, to keep consistent, we reversed Dr. Klem’s lettering to match what we just covered. A=illiterate >> D=literate

How People Learn and the Use of ExpositionHow People Learn and the Use of ExpositionA Learning Grid

Oral Communicator

Illiterate

STORYSTORY

DIALOGDIALOG

NOEXPOSITION

NOEXPOSITION

STORYSTORY

DIALOGDIALOG

EXPOSITIONEXPOSITION

“Exposition” for our purposes means jumping around the Scripture to make a point. This grid shows how different levels of literacy can allow increasing or decreasing amounts of exposition.


Oral Communicator

Illiterate

Oral Communicator

FunctionalIlliterate

STORYSTORY

DIALOGDIALOG

NOEXPOSITION

NOEXPOSITION

NOEXPOSITION LITTLE

EXPOSITION

STORYSTORY

DIALOGDIALOG



Oral Communicator

Illiterate

Oral Communicator


Oral Communicator

Semi-Illiterate

STORYSTORY

DIALOGDIALOG

NOEXPOSITION

NOEXPOSITION

SOMEEXPOSITION

NOEXPOSITION LITTLE

EXPOSITION MODERATEEXPOSITION

STORYSTORY

DIALOGDIALOG



Oral Communicator

Illiterate

Oral Communicator


Oral Communicator

Semi-Illiterate

Oral/Literate Communicator

Literate

STORYSTORY

DIALOGDIALOG

NOEXPOSITION

NOEXPOSITION

SOMEEXPOSITION

STORYwith

EXPOSITION

orEXPOSITION

NOEXPOSITION LITTLE


EXPOSITIONIN

DIALOG

STORYSTORY

DIALOGDIALOG



Oral Communicator

Illiterate

Oral Communicator


Oral Communicator

Semi-Illiterate


Literate

Literate Communicator

HighlyLiterate

STORYSTORY

DIALOGDIALOG

NOEXPOSITION

NOEXPOSITION

SOMEEXPOSITION

STORYwith

EXPOSITION

orEXPOSITION

NOSTORY

orSTORIES

with asMUCH

EXPOSITIONas needed

NOEXPOSITION LITTLE


EXPOSITIONIN

DIALOG

asMUCH

EXPOSITION

as desired

or interestcalls for

STORYSTORY

DIALOGDIALOG



Oral Communicator

Illiterate

Oral Communicator


Oral Communicator

Semi-Illiterate


Literate

Literate Communicator

HighlyLiterate

STORYSTORY

DIALOGDIALOG

NOEXPOSITION

NOEXPOSITION

SOMEEXPOSITION

STORYwith

EXPOSITION

orEXPOSITION

NOSTORY

orSTORIES

with asMUCH

EXPOSITIONas needed

NOEXPOSITION LITTLE


EXPOSITIONIN

DIALOG

asMUCH

EXPOSITION

as desired

or interestcalls for

STORYSTORY

DIALOGDIALOG


Note that in a highly literate group (far right column), that you can freely move around in the Bible. However, among the oral communicators over there on the left, no exposition is best!

Step Two: ProcessStep Two: Process

• Introduction to the “Lome Y”Introduction to the “Lome Y”

• Worldview DevelopmentWorldview Development

• Selecting StoriesSelecting Stories

• StoryingStorying

• Problem ShootingProblem Shooting

This is an outline of the Second Step: Process.

CHRONOLOGICAL STORYING PROCESSCHRONOLOGICAL STORYING PROCESS

Genesis Gospels Acts 12 Acts 12-29 Epistles Revelation

Evangelization

Church Church PLANTINGPLANTING Phase Phase

Since storying is linear, it is best to begin with Genesis. When you are working with a group of non-Christians, it is good to journey with your oral learners down through Acts 12.



Evangelization

Discipling


Note the thin line after the Evangelization Track. It goes back to Genesis! Since you have not “jumped ahead,” after your hearers accept Christ, then you will use the same Bible stories to begin Discipling.



Evangelization

Discipling

New Evangelization Track


During the second time through the stories, this might be done in abbreviated form, but be sensitive to those who need to be separated as Christians and those who might need to be a member of a New Evangelization Track. This new track should probably start with Genesis and move forward.




Evangelization

Discipling

New Evangelization Tract

Characterization

End Times

Here is an outline that might be the direction you could take among your target people. NOTE: All this has been in the Church PLANTING Phase.


Church Church STRENGTHENINGSTRENGTHENING Phase Phase

Genesis Gospels Acts Epistles Revelation

Thematic - Basic Truth Tracts for Maturing BelieverThematic - Basic Truth Tracts for Maturing Believer

Teaching Tracks for Church LeadersTeaching Tracks for Church Leaders

Pulpit Tracks for Church LeadersPulpit Tracks for Church Leaders

Specialized Tracks for Specific Believers

New Evang. TracksNew Evang. Tracks

New Evang. TracksNew Evang. Tracks

This is what the Church STRENGTHENING Phase might look like. The storying method does not have to stop at any point. Many different tracks can address many different issues.

The The Lome YLome Y

Chronological BibleStory Selection

Worldview Worldview Spiritual Barriers & BridgesSpiritual Barriers & Bridges

Perceived NeedsPerceived Needs------------------------------------------LANGUAGE &LANGUAGE &

CULTURECULTURE

LOSTNESS OF MANLOSTNESS OF MAN--------------------------------------------

Foundational Foundational & Essential& Essential

Truths for SalvationTruths for Salvation

This next section is a planning outline developed by missionaries in Lome, Togo. It is a handy tool for keeping the “big picture” in mind.





CULTURECULTURE




STORY SELECTION STORY SELECTION CRITERIACRITERIA

10-15 Maximum10-15 Maximum

Story Selection is based on the needs of the people. You might have 50+ stories that you want to tell, but 10 to 15 will specifically address issues where Language & Culture intersect with Lostness of Man.





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EXAMINEEXAMINEBIBLE STORY LISTBIBLE STORY LIST

Model BibleStory List & Themes

ExhaustiveBible Story List

The idea to keep in mind at this stage will be creating a Model Bible which are excerpts from the entire Bible.





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SELECTSELECTTRIAL STORY SETTRIAL STORY SET


Time Limitationsor Contact Window


Other Factors:Attention Span/Interruptions

Keep in mind the specific limitations you will face. Note that you first want to develop a “trial story set.” Flexibility counts!





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PREPAREPREPARESTORY LESSONSSTORY LESSONS



HelpsStories



ReviewDialog

All four elements go into story preparation. The Bible is too important to convey than to fake your way through it.





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TEST SET & LESSONSTEST SET & LESSONS



HelpsStories

Teach Co-Worker



ReviewDialog

Teach Small Test Group

Test, change and learn from your first “test” group.





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ADJUST LISTADJUST LISTADD OR DELETEADD OR DELETE



HelpsStories

Teach Co-Worker

Newly Discovered BarriersNew Criteria



ReviewDialog


Criteria Not Covered AdequatelyMore than Adequately Covered





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MODEL STORYMODEL STORY& LESSON SET& LESSON SET



HelpsStories

Teach Co-Worker


SHELL MODEL



ReviewDialog



ORAL MODEL

Worldview DevelopmentWorldview DevelopmentDefinitionDefinition

““WorldviewWorldview””– Profile of the way peopleProfile of the way people

• l i v el i v e• a c ta c t• t h i n kt h i n k• w o r kw o r k• r e l a t er e l a t e

– within a specific culture.within a specific culture.

Worldview DevelopmentWorldview DevelopmentWhy?Why?

1 Foundation to understandingFoundation to understanding2 Contrasts (especially with Christianity)Contrasts (especially with Christianity)3 Major Major issuesissues4 Barriers & bridges Barriers & bridges to the gospelto the gospel5 Basis for Basis for biblical doctrine biblical doctrine & lesson objectives& lesson objectives6 Themes, issues & story selectionThemes, issues & story selection7 Understand gospel implicationsUnderstand gospel implications8 Learning scale & gospel receptivity scaleLearning scale & gospel receptivity scale9 Avoid syncretismAvoid syncretism

Worldview DevelopmentWorldview Development StepsSteps

1 Research Research

2 MapMap

3 Demographic InformationDemographic Information

4 Conduct StudyConduct Study

5 Worldview Document (people profile)Worldview Document (people profile)

6 Christianity ComparisonChristianity Comparison

7 Consider other issues including these categories:Consider other issues including these categories:

Life CycleLife Cycle The SupernaturalThe Supernatural

Household HabitsHousehold Habits Forms of RitualForms of Ritual

Instructions to KidsInstructions to Kids Cultural Structures, etc.Cultural Structures, etc.

Worldview IssueWorldview Issue Barrier?Barrier? Bridge?Bridge? Doctrinal TeachingDoctrinal Teaching

1.1.

2.2.

3.3.

4.4.

5.5.

Worldview DevelopmentWorldview DevelopmentAnalysis & ResponseAnalysis & Response

Identifying the worldview issues are central to the success of storying the Bible. List those in this section.


1.1.

2.2.

3.3.

4.4.

5.5.


IgnoranceIgnoranceApathyApathyCultural TraditionCultural TraditionFormer Beliefs & PracticesFormer Beliefs & PracticesOther Religious TeachingsOther Religious TeachingsNominalismNominalismFear of PersecutionFear of PersecutionFear of Losing Material & Social BenefitsFear of Losing Material & Social BenefitsFear of Disturing Community HarmonyFear of Disturing Community HarmonyFear of Disturbing Spirit WorldFear of Disturbing Spirit WorldMisinformation about Christianity, BiasesMisinformation about Christianity, Biases


1.1.

2.2.

3.3.

4.4.

5.5.


DreamsDreamsBrokenessBrokenessTestimoniesTestimoniesCultural StoriesCultural StoriesRelief NeedRelief NeedMoral or Spiritual DesireMoral or Spiritual DesireMedia ExposureMedia ExposureCuriosityCuriosityPrior Knowledge of God, Jesus, Prior Knowledge of God, Jesus, ChristianityChristianityOther AnalogiesOther Analogies


1.1.

2.2.

3.3.

4.4.

5.5.


The next page discusses the doctrinal teachings that are needed by the target people.

1 God acts in history and communicates with man.God acts in history and communicates with man.2 God is all powerful, all knowing, sovereign.God is all powerful, all knowing, sovereign.3 God is faithful to His word.God is faithful to His word.4 God loves man and wants fellowship with him.God loves man and wants fellowship with him.5 God hates sin.God hates sin.6 God punishes sin by death (separation from God).God punishes sin by death (separation from God).7 Man is accountable to God.Man is accountable to God.8 Man is a sinner separated from God.Man is a sinner separated from God.9 Man can do nothing to save himself.Man can do nothing to save himself.

Basic Christian DoctrinesBasic Christian DoctrinesNecessary for SalvationNecessary for Salvation



10 Man can approach (have fellowship with) God10 Man can approach (have fellowship with) God only through a perfect (acceptable sacrifice. This only through a perfect (acceptable sacrifice. This involves faith and trust in God.involves faith and trust in God.



10 Man can approach (have fellowship with) God10 Man can approach (have fellowship with) God only through a perfect (acceptable sacrifice. This only through a perfect (acceptable sacrifice. This involves faith and trust in God.involves faith and trust in God.

11 Jesus the Son of God is the only perfect sacrifice.11 Jesus the Son of God is the only perfect sacrifice.

Story PreparationStory Preparation• Worldview DocumentWorldview Document

• Christian DoctrinesChristian Doctrines

• Bridges & Barriers StoriesBridges & Barriers Stories

• Chronological Story/Topic ListChronological Story/Topic List

• Review & Refine Story ListReview & Refine Story List

• Prepare LessonsPrepare Lessons

• Agree on a Meeting Time & PlaceAgree on a Meeting Time & Place

• Give Thought to Potential Interruptions in ScheduleGive Thought to Potential Interruptions in Schedule

• Prepare Objectives for Each Track According to the Prepare Objectives for Each Track According to the Strategy Strategy

Preparation is critical to the success of conveying an oral Bible. Each of these points in this list will need attention.

Story PreparationStory Preparation

• On-course On-course Check & Bible Check & Bible StudyStudy

Do your homework!

This section clicks through items needed for preparation.


• Previous Lesson Recall QuestionsPrevious Lesson Recall Questions

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Questions aid recall and set the scene for today’s lesson!


• Memorize Story (Practice)Memorize Story (Practice)

Uh-oh...

whatwhat


• Know should be learnedKnow should be learned

1 2 3 4

Refer to your Worldview, Barriers, Bridges & Doctrinal Chart.





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MODEL STORYMODEL STORY& LESSON SET& LESSON SET



HelpsStories

Teach Co-Worker


SHELL MODEL



ReviewDialog



ORAL MODEL

Don’t forget!

StoryingStorying

Opening DialogOpening Dialog– GreetingsGreetings– Singing?Singing?– RecallRecall– Review/ExplainReview/Explain– Listening taskListening task

This is the sequence for an actual storying session.

StoryingStorying

Read from the BibleRead from the Bible– Hold the BibleHold the Bible– Read portionRead portion– Bible placementBible placement

Note: Muslim cultures may requirethe storyer not to use a Bible until later in the process.

StoryingStorying

Tell the StoryTell the Story– Story the StoryStory the Story– Don’t readDon’t read– SummariesSummaries– Simple SentencesSimple Sentences– Accurate, but Accurate, but

interestinginteresting– STOP at the endSTOP at the end

StoryingStorying

DialogDialog– Story TruthsStory Truths– Test Test

comprehensioncomprehension– Ask questionsAsk questions– SensitivitiesSensitivities– Encourage Encourage

re-tellingre-telling– Do not rushDo not rush

• Mix of believers/unbeliversMix of believers/unbelivers

• Communication quirks of presenterCommunication quirks of presenter

• ““Hardness of Heart”Hardness of Heart”

• Surprise BarriersSurprise Barriers

• Hostility & other group dynamicsHostility & other group dynamics

• Evidence of falling awayEvidence of falling away

Problem ShootingProblem ShootingInternalInternal

Anticipate problems before they happen. Here are 2 categories where storyers have encountered trouble.

Problem ShootingProblem ShootingExternalExternal

• InterruptionsInterruptions

• Poor location choicePoor location choice

• Schedule breaksSchedule breaks

• Special EventsSpecial Events

• Interference by other Interference by other religious groupsreligious groups

““EETAOW! The Next Chapter”EETAOW! The Next Chapter”from from

New Tribes MissionNew Tribes Mission

A video is viewed at this point in the group presentation. If you would like to see the sequel to a storying situation, you are encouraged to contact New Tribes Mission Bookroom, 1000 E. 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771-1487 Phone: (407) 323-3430.

Part Three: ResourcesPart Three: Resources

• Printed Reference MaterialPrinted Reference Material

• PicturesPictures

• Jesus FilmJesus Film

• CassettesCassettes

• Time-lineTime-line

• ConferencesConferences

This is an outline of the resources that are available.

Visual LiteracyVisual Literacy

• CCoolloorr

• FlowFlow

• ReproducibilityReproducibility

• Flannelgraph vs. PicturesFlannelgraph vs. Pictures

• WordingWording

• Biblical AccuracyBiblical Accuracy

Each of these categories presents a special challenge. For instance, what if Jesus wore dark red? Would he look majestic or like the devil? Should characters look right or left? Are pictures available in the culture?

Pictures are less expensive, but flannelgraph has more options. What if words appear in the artwork? Should the characters in the illustrations look “local” or Middle Eastern?

Media ResourcesMedia Resources

• Networking--Addresses & what to useNetworking--Addresses & what to use

• Learning the MethodologyLearning the Methodology– no “cookbook” recipe nor 1 size fits allno “cookbook” recipe nor 1 size fits all

• The Yao Project--media case studyThe Yao Project--media case study

Contact information is available at the end of this presentation. You may receive a number of handouts and even order a video on The Yao Project from the Foreign Mission Board.

-8 No Awareness of the Gospel-7-6 Knowledge of Gospel Basics-5 Understanding Gospel Implications-4 Positive Attitude Toward Becoming a Christian-3 Problem Recognition-2-1 0 Change of Allegience+1 Re-evaluation+2 Incorporation into Church+3 Spiritually Reproducing

Source: “Developing a Media Strategy to Reach an Unreached People Group”

Multiple Media EffectivenessMultiple Media EffectivenessThe Yao Project

The Yao are an unreached people in east Africa. They are also traditional Muslims. They were determined by Christians to be at a -7 on this decision scale.

-8 No Awareness of the Gospel-7-6 Knowledge of Gospel Basics-5 Understanding Gospel Implications-4 Positive Attitude Toward Becoming a Christian-3 Problem Recognition-2-1 0 Change of Allegience+1 Re-evaluation+2 Incorporation into Church+3 Spiritually Reproducing

Multiple Media EffectivenessMultiple Media Effectiveness

-8 -7-6 -5 -4-3-2-1 0 +1+2 +3 RadioRadio Event Event Lit/Audio Lit/Audio Storying Storying ContactContact


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The Yao Project

Several media were determined to be effective among this people. Storying played a signicant role.

-8 -7-6 -5 -4-3-2-1 0 +1+2 +3 RadioRadio Event Event Lit/Audio Lit/Audio Storying Storying ContactContact

Multiple Media EffectivenessMultiple Media Effectiveness


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The Yao Project

The different communications vehicles worked together by the leading of the Holy Spirit to link media -- and people to the point of conversion and into discipleship.

Contacts for more information include:

Dr. Jim Slack, church growth consultantMr. Mark Snowden, media consultantInternational Mission Board, SBCP. O. Box 6767Richmond, VA 23230PH: (804) 219-1658FX: (804) 254-8976EM: [email protected]

Other Resources from IMB’s Media Services: Media in Church Growth -- Introduction (PowerPoint) The Yao Project (Videotape) Church Growth: New Units Focus (Videotape) Case Studies, Models & Papers (Catalog 200+)


Thank you!Thank you!

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