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The Importance of Voice
"As they waited, they were interviewed by American television news journalists. My husband and I went from channel to channel, until we began hearing the same phrases repeated, to capture image and voice..."
A Voice in the Darkness
Broadcasting news, community information and hope to the Aukaner people of South America
Innovation in Mission Award
RICHMOND, Va. (BP)--The International Orality Network, of which IMB (International Mission Board) is a sponsor, received the Mission Exchange’s Innovation in Mission Award Sept. 22 at its Metrics for Missions conference in St. Louis, Mo.
What Do You Think, Mr. Gutenberg? The Challenges Print Evangelism Ministries Face in Meeting the Needs of Oral Cultures
Gutenberg might have invented the printing press and changed the world as we know it, but what hasn't changed is a large portion of the "target audience" of missions. Most people can't read even in our modern times...
Worldview of the Aukaners of Suriname and French Guyana
The Aukaners live along the rivers in the jungles of Suriname. Descended from enslaved Africans who escaped from plantations hundreds of years go, Aukaners follow a mixture of African traditional religions and South American animism. This is a background document describing certain aspects of the Aukaners' worldview.
The Difference in Learning the Bible and Learning 'about' the Bible
What would possess a group of 40 Deaf believers to gather into a small, cramped apartment in a city in Transylvania, Romania, for 6 hours on Sunday afternoon, after already having "been to church" earlier that same morning? It has to do with an experience they had to learn scripture, instead of learning about scripture.
Future of Bible Engagement (English)
As book-based culture and electronic orality diverge, churches need to develop new ways for people who prefer electronic orality to engage the Bible. One key is to encourge people to meet with others to discuss the Bible, talk through its implications for their lives, and support each other in obeying it.
Future of Bible Engagement (French)
As book-based culture and electronic orality diverge, churches need to develop new ways for people who prefer electronic orality to engage the Bible. One key is to encourge people to meet with others to discuss the Bible, talk through its implications for their lives, and support each other in obeying it.
Radio Paakati: Vital resource for Suriname's Aukaners
Charles Shirey broadcasts news, community information and hope to the Aukaner people of South America
Prayer Request from OneStory Workers
Missionaries Tara and Seng request prayer for their OneStory project among the Sokoto Fulani people.
Tell Me A Story
Relationship is the key to reaching the people of West Africa with stories from God's Word. Susan and Amy, OneStory journeymen in Mali, live in a village so they can build personal relationships, learn the language, and record Bible stories that will speak to the hearts of the the people they serve.
