Reaching oral cultures with the gospel.

In This Issue: Reaching Oral Cultures with the Gospel

An introduction to the issue’s focus on sharing the gospel in oral cultures around the world.

Making Disciples of Oral Learners

Making disciples of oral learners means using familiar communication forms: stories, proverbs, drama, songs, chants, and poetry.

Story and Song in Kpele-Dafo

Carla Bowman

An innovative church-planting model considers how communication bridges can serve oral cultures in Togo.

The Role of Partnership in Oral Evangelism

S. D. Ponraj

A case study considers efforts to reach non-literate oral communities in Bihar State, India.

The Role of Bible Stories in Evangelism

J. O. Terry

An explanation of why Bible storying matters when communicating with oral learners.

Tools for Reaching Oral Learners

Durk Meijer

Selecting useful tools requires creativity and a careful understanding of the audience.

What Do You Think, Mr. Gutenberg?

Avery Willis and James Greenelsh

The challenges print evangelism ministries face in meeting the needs of oral cultures.

Partnering in Peru to Serve Quechua Communities

Irma Inugay Phelps

A look at partnership and Scripture engagement among Cusco Quechua speakers in southern Peru.

An Overview of Central Asia

Justin Long

A concise introduction to the region commonly identified as Central Asia and the countries associated with it.

A Focus on Central Asia

A historical overview of least-reached people groups in Central Asia and suggested responses through prayer and action.

Into Their World: Karakalpak of Uzbekistan

Laurie Fortunak Nichols

A historical profile of the Karakalpak people and the issue’s Christian mission perspective.

The World Is Flat; What About the Church?

Lon Allison

A reflection on sharing resources between churches in different regions of the world.

Assessing the Consequences of Preaching to a Larger Audience

Perrin Werner

A historical assessment of expanding audiences and the implications for Christian communication.

Changing Campus Ministry in America

Dave Warn

A report on a 2006 gathering of American college campus ministry leaders.

Malaysia’s Mission Leaders Unite to Tackle Priorities

Joshua Snyder

A report on Christian leaders in Malaysia coordinating projects intended to serve their nation.

Evangelical Fellowship of India Annual Meeting

James Kaiser

A historical report from the fellowship’s annual meeting and Tamil Nadu pastors conference.

Leaders Gather to Discuss the Operation ACCESS Study

Ghislaine Benney

A 2006 notice about mission organization leaders considering how to apply findings from a communications study.

Around the World: Biblical Literacy

A historical brief about concerns over biblical literacy among young people.

Around the World: Prayer Initiative

An archived notice concerning a 2006 international prayer observance.

Around the World: Peoples Reference Resource

A historical brief about a reference and prayer resource concerning Buddhist peoples.

Canada

An archived discussion of religion and mission based on Canadian census information available at the time.

Czech Republic

A report on an August 2006 dialogue between representatives of two Christian traditions.

Mexico

A historical report about a gathering of Bible League-trained Mexican church planters.

Pakistan

A 2006 report concerning discrimination experienced by Pakistan’s Christian minority.

Russia

An archived notice about a forum convened to discuss good practice and networking in response to HIV and AIDS.

United States

A historical announcement about a wall map illustrating evangelical Christianity and church planting.