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The Power of Story among Buddhists

w/ Larry Dinkins & Todd

Mar. 11, 2026 — 8:00 PM (Manila) | 7:00 AM (EST)

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The Power of Orality among Hindus

During our January 2026 webinar, three presenters shared unique perspectives on church planting movements. Greeto Racharia took us from the beginning of Hinduism to the modern time, highlighting the oral origins that are still practiced today. Bala and Caleb, after hearing the story of a Hindu who began following Jesus and the struggles she faced because of…
Multiplying Disciples: Making Movements

During our September 2025 webinar, four presenters shared unique perspectives on church planting movements. Jojo Manzano offered a global perspective, highlighting the urgent need for rapidly multiplying disciples to reach the unreached. Todd Kerns from StoryRunners emphasized the crucial role of storytelling in disciple-making movements. He shared an example from rural Africa where people empowered…
Discover the Power of Narrative Preaching

In this inspiring talk, Dr. Ezekiel Ajibade discusses why storytelling is central to African communication and biblical teaching. First, he lays the foundation for narrative preaching, then unpacks how narrative preaching moves hearts, engages imagination, and reflects God’s purposeful action in history. Drawing from both theology and experience, Ezekiel challenges us to preach with vivid,…
Transformative Storytelling Strategies

Using the story of Jacob and Laban as an example, Havilah demonstrates how engage people with Biblical stories—ultimately leading to personal transformation. She emphasized four key points that are important when using a story for preaching, Bible study, or discussion groups: Havilah’s approach reminds us that the power of biblical storytelling lies not in dissecting…
Mission Publishing Frontiers

In this webinar, Dr. Malele Ngalu and Dr. Romerlito Macalinao discuss some of the challenges and opportunities for publishers in the digital age. This age requires and enables us to upgrade our strategies and platforms to maintain relevance and increase our reach. Check out further resources about orality in publishing at OralityResources.International.
Holistic Hermeneutics: Interpreting Scripture in Light of Oral Tradition

Joshua emphasized the significance of understanding the role of emotions in Bible interpretation. He discussed the emotional aspects of a biblical passage, the importance of understanding character emotions, and the challenges of interpreting emotions across different cultures. Check out further resources about orality in holistic hermeneutics at OralityResources.International.
Orality in Theological Education: Addressing 21st-Century Challenges

Our speakers, Larry Caldwell and Laurence Gatawa, made a compelling case for the use of orality in theological education. Laurence focused on the need to teach oral hermeneutics, while Larry emphasized the need for Bible schools and seminaries to adopt competency-based curricula that focus on transforming lives and serving the church. Check out Larry’s article…
Engaging Oral People with Digital Media

Digital media and orality go hand in hand. In this talk, Bill Snider explains how social media affects orality, using two interesting examples. Jonah Jala, in her presentation, shows how disciple-making can happen in a digital world, offering practical insights on how it works today. Read the related journal article. Check out further resources about orality…
More Local Ways for Praise: Arts for Mission & Ministry

What are local arts? Why should we consider them for praise and mission? How does one effectively utilize them to proclaim God’s truth and communicate His love to others? Deborah and David, artists and ethnodoxologists, share their stories and insights of how they weave music and songs, movement and dances, color and fabric, and other…
Narrative Theology: Discovering God’s Great Story

Tom Steffen discussed Narrative Theology, emphasizing the importance of viewing Scripture as a collection of stories that shape our understanding of God. He explored different theological perspectives and the impact of oral and written mediums on interpreting Scripture. The narrative approach aims to provide a holistic understanding of God’s message, challenging traditional views of Scripture.…