Narrative

One of the most underutilized tools in the modern educational toolbox, stories capture and hold the imagination. They provide a power, passion, and immediacy that educators often can’t convey through lecture. Moreover, truths cast in a narrative form hold their integrity in the memory with impressive longevity – a consequence critical to church planters working in preliterate communities.

WRG considers the narrative form a product of genius. Our trainers continue to explore the strengths of oral and symbol-based narratives and to examine how stories can be used to reshape worldviews. If story is indeed a metaphor for life, then narrative may be the lifeblood of the cross-cultural church.

Below are some articles on narrative which you may find helpful.

Roles of Symbol and Narrative by Tom Steffen.pdf, 89.3 KB
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The Use of Narrative.pdf, 311.2 KB
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The Sacred Storybook by Tom Steffen.pdf, 25 KB
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Sweeping Story of Scripture.pdf, 230.6 KB
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Biblical Narrative -Agent for Worldview Change.pdf, 98.3 KB
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Confirming Believers in Christian Faith.pdf, 60 KB
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Storying the Storybook to Tribals.pdf, 55.1 KB
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