Vol. 1 No. 1 (2024)
We are excited to announce the inaugural issue of the OralityTalks Journal with the theme: “Next-Gen: Orality 2.0.” Like other journals, you can download, read, cite, and share the articles. Unlike most other publications, we invite you to interact with the content, the author, and the community in the comment section of each article, as the PDF and the corresponding online posts are linked.
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The OralityTalks Journal: Next-Gen: Orality 2.0
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Welcome to the OralityTalks Journal (OTJ). We offer a peer-reviewed journal that brings fresh insight for addressing strategic challenges to 21st-century missions. This Digi-journal is not just for the world…
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Guest Editor’s Introduction: Leading from the Margins
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In recent years, our world has confronted significant challenges, reshaping global dynamics in unforeseen ways. This edition focuses on leadership development strategies serving oral learners within the Church, urging action…
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Orality Missiology of Disciple Multiplication Movements: The Philippine Tentmaker Missions Story
Abstract: Developing a robust orality missiology for the Filipino church involves a SWOT analysis after two decades of tentmaker mobilization. Strengths lie in leveraging Overseas Filipino Workers as orality missionaries,…
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Unleashing the Power of Orality
Abstract: The article explores the transformative power of orality in communication, focusing on its impact in addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Northern Nigeria. It defines orality conceptually, emphasizing its role…
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Using Oral Pedagogies to Improve Training Efficacy
Abstract: In this article, I detail my journey using ethnoscopic research to critique and improve the pedagogies typically employed in cross-cultural missions training. I use oral-based tools to present a…
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My Journey Towards an Effective Orality Journey
Abstract: This report by Ruth Hidalgo de Robinson, a teacher turned missionary, chronicles her challenges and successes in teaching indigenous peoples along the Ucayali River in the Amazon of Peru.…
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Orality and its Impact on the Development of Servant Leaders in Southern Mexico
Abstract: Exploring the oral influence on Christ’s teachings reveals effective and creative orality methods for training servant leaders. Jesus used narrative stories, parables, and rural illustrations, embracing the tradition of…
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Nepal: Equipping Leaders in Remote Villages
Abstract: Dr. Chittry, a prominent leader in Nepal, employs innovative approaches to train pastors in remote regions, addressing issues of poverty and low self-worth. Drawing from his life journey, he…
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Developing Leaders During a Crisis
Abstract: In this insightful interview, Meng Aun Hour from Cambodia shares his country’s challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly its economic impact. He discusses the struggles of churches, pastors, and…
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Leadership at the Margins in West Africa
Abstract: In the face of unprecedented challenges in West Africa, the Orality Talks Journal interviews West African leaders (KBM) to understand the church’s struggles amid economic hardships, security threats, and…
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Connected Learning: How Adults with Limited Formal Education Learn
Thigpen, L. L. (2020). Connected learning: How adults with limited formal education learn (American Society of Missiology Monograph Book 44). Pickwick Publications. ISBN 978-1-53267-937-7.