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The Power of Curiosity
Children naturally have lots of questions and a healthy curiosity “Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning,” so said William Arthur Ward, one of America’s most quoted writers. Albert Einstein said, “I have no special talents. I am only passionately...
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Worth and Value in the Kingdom of God
We hear a lot these days about the need for more fairness and equality. People often get the idea that their worth or value is based on their salary, possessions, title or position in society.
Transformed Lives
Earlier this year, Charlotte and another member of our staff were introduced to a family from the Middle East through a mutual friend. They were invited to visit the mother and her adult daughter in their home.
Creative Access COVID-19 Style
COVID-19. It has changed all of our lives in a matter of days. I’ve wrestled with what following Jesus looks like in this unique time. We are called to be the light of the world set on a hill, not hiding under a basket (or behind our doors). How do we do t...
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Orality in Refugee Resettlement Communities
On my first day of school as a newly minted high school English teacher, I faced two classes of low-level seniors. They stared back at me, 23 years old, barely older than they. One student bragged, “We got rid of a teacher and two subs last year. How long d...
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Essentials 24 Translation
The Essentials 24 website has 24 lessons that take people on a journey from basic Biblical knowledge to more in-depth learning. We are looking to translate our materials into a number of different languages, to assist more people growing in their knowledge ...
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Orality in Education
On my first day of school as a newly minted high school English teacher, I faced two classes of low-level seniors. They stared back at me, 23 years old, barely older than they. One student bragged, “We got rid of a teacher and two subs last year. How long d...
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3 Ways Bible Storying can open hearts to God
For most people in our world, reading about Jesus will never connect to their heart, only hearing about him. And yet so many of our evangelism and disciple-making strategies rely on words printed on a page.
Telling God’s Story to the Sweater People
In one of the most difficult places to serve in the world, the writer describes how communities learn through orality strategies.
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Church Planting Movements among Oral Learners
Case studies of using orality strategies in church planting movements.
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The Two Journeys of Shanti and Jasmine
This article offers insights and elucidation of the rippling effects when orality is practiced in hi-tech communities.
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Focused Outreach
Pathways include: church planting; youth & children; secondary orality; minorities & indigenous peoples; diasporas; students; women; family…