Oral Storytelling
Since ancient times, oral societies have passed along important ideas without writing them down. An estimated 4.35 billion people in the world today are oral learners.
As a people group, oral learners rely on the spoken word (including its sung and chanted forms) to transfer the vital themes of life from one generation to the next. Unfortunately, most missions work has been done for a literate audience, leaving the vast majority of the world unable to connect with the gospel.
Have you heard about orality and been interested in learning more, but are not sure where to start? Watch the video below to learn how orality can be used in your local church context and how your leaders can be trained online through Zoom.
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Alliance Orality Blog
The Christian and Missionary Alliance is utilizing the “heart story” method of sharing the gospel to reach oral societies all over the world. Read the following blog posts as we share stories of how “faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ” (Romans 10:17, ESV).
Orality Ministry Making “Dry Bones Dance”
“I didn’t believe He had the power to do anything, but this story reminded me that God is King."
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Engaging Refugees to Serve the Lost
"About 200 refugees have been resettled in our community so far. We now welcome new families once a month and walk alongside them as friends and guides through this difficult journey."
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