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Engaging Muslims in Oman Through Orality-Based Teaching

Clay Burrows — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:15:33 +0000

This article examines the use of orality-based teaching as an approach for engaging Muslims in Oman with the gospel. Drawing on over seven years of ministry experience, it explores multiple oral strategies, including textual reading with discussion, spontaneous storytelling, group storytelling communities, and arts-based practices such as drama. Each model is evaluated for its effectiveness within a Muslim-majority context shaped by social and legal sensitivities around religious conversation.

The article identifies five key characteristics that contribute to the effectiveness of orality-based teaching: generating feedback loops, overcoming barriers to spiritual dialogue, enabling reproducibility through relational networks, creating safe environments for exploration, and fostering holistic learning through embodied experience. These findings suggest that orality-based approaches provide a flexible and contextually appropriate framework for both evangelism and discipleship. While not a universal solution, they offer valuable tools for mission engagement in Islamic contexts.

Connecting Points: Bridging the Orality Gap to Minds and 💞

Tara Rye — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 01:28:34 +0000

Madinger, C., & Qalb, D. (Eds.). (2025). Connecting points: Bridging the orality gap to minds and (Vol. 1). OralityResources.International. ISBN 978 621 96888 3 3.

Reading the Environment: Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Communicating in Context (Part 2)

Jay Mātenga — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 01:26:16 +0000

Together with around 20 experts and practitioners in orality, theological education, anthropology, and missiology, editors Danyal Qalb and Charles Madinger are developing a three-volume book series. The project explores orality from multiple angles while offering diverse insights from both research and practice. The first volume was released in the fall of 2025 as a free eBook by OralityResources.International under the title Connecting Points: Bridging the Orality Gap to Minds and . The following article the second part of Jay Mātenga’s chapter, which explores the intersection of orality and a people’s seen and unseen world.

Reading the Environment: Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Communicating in Context (Part 1)

Jay Mātenga — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:08:24 +0000

Together with around 20 experts and practitioners in orality, theological education, anthropology, and missiology, editors Danyal Qalb and Charles Madinger are developing a three-volume book series. The project explores orality from multiple angles while offering diverse insights from both research and practice. The first volume is scheduled for release in the fall of 2025 as a free eBook by OralityResources.International under the title Connected Communication: Bridging the Orality Gap. It follows a preview that features the first part of Jay Mātenga’s chapter, which explores the intersection of orality and a people’s seen and unseen world.

Language: Unleashing Its Hidden Powers

Wayne Dye — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 23:43:00 +0000

During his talk, Wayne Dye highlighted the significance of understanding and using the language of the people we wish to engage with the Good News. Drawing from Biblical and cultural examples, he emphasized how important it is to communicate in a way that resonates with the listener and helps them connect with the message being conveyed. Whether using analogies, metaphors, or examples familiar to the listener, speaking in their language helps break down barriers, build trust, and ultimately lead to a deeper understanding of the Good News. By taking the time to learn and use the language of those we seek to reach, we can more effectively share the love and hope of the Gospel with them and positively impact their lives.

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