Three Things to Learn from Curtis Sergeant About Disciple Making Movements
Curtis Sergeant has had a tremendous influence in disciple making movements around the globe. The movement that started through his ministry in China reached 10 million people in a decade. After that, Curtis led church planting efforts at Saddleback for several years, and he has continued to train people in disciple making and church planting. […]
Storytelling: Tips on Writing Stories in Layers
Continuing her series on storytelling and the Bible, author Taffeta Chime gives tips on writing stories in layers. There are three layers to keep in mind when crafting a story: the shallow story, the applicable story, and the crafted story. Other articles in this series include “Why Storytelling Is Important to the Life of a […]
Storytelling: What Metaphor Means
We use metaphors often in conversation, but have you ever wondered what metaphor means? A metaphor is a figure of speech which explains a more abstract topic by making a comparison with something more literal that the audience has experience with. The word comes from the Greek noun metaphora, meaning “transfer,” suggesting that a word, […]
Storytelling: What Are Conflicts in a Story?
In this article, Taffeta Chime explores what are conflicts in a story. Other articles in this series include “Why Storytelling Is Important to the Life of a Christian,” “How to Create Good Characters,” “What Metaphor Means,” “Tips on Writing Stories in Layers,” and “How to Share Stories for a Particular Audience.” When I was nine […]
Storytelling: How to Create Good Characters
Continuing her series on storytelling and the Bible, author Taffeta Chime explores how to create good characters. Other articles in this series include “Why Storytelling Is Important to the Life of a Christian,” “What Are the Conflicts in a Story?,” “What Metaphor Means,” “Tips on Writing Stories in Layers,” and “How to Share Stories for a […]
What’s the Point of Teaching the Bible?
*Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from Tony Twist and Mihai Malancea’s Grand Metanarrative: God’s Story as an Invitation to Theology. Although my (Tony) academic career included a Master of Divinity and two doctorates, I went to school as a part-time student. Even though this approach meant stretching the degrees out over multiple years, it […]
How Is the Bible Our Final Authority?
This is Question #5 in Orpheus J. Heyward’s God’s Word: The Inspiration and Authority of Scripture.
How Do We Interpret the Bible?
This is Question #4 in Orpheus J. Heyward’s God’s Word: The Inspiration and Authority of Scripture.
