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BIBLE STORYING: Its place in church & personal discipleship

Formerly DNA21 we are committed to two things; oral discipleship that transforms lives, and churches by deeply implanting the gospel in the hearts of men and women… and pastoral care for the lonely and hurting pastor who needs help.

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Discipling by Oral Storys

DNA 21 developed out of Avery Willis’ concern over the lack of discipleship in many churches. Willis, a former senior vice president of the International Mission Board who developed the MasterLife discipleship materials, planned the conference to promote Bible storying in relational small groups as a method of discipleship. He sees this not as a new initiative but rather a return to the way Jesus developed disciples in the first century. “God wired us for stories. We like stories. We remember stories,” Willis said. Bible storying has been around for more than 25 years and is commonly used on the mission field to reach oral cultures. As Willis looked at the discipleship needs of the American church, he began to see Bible storying as a viable option in the United States and other literate cultures. Regardless of whether or not people can read, Bible storying proponents say it offers several unique advantages. Deep truths can be communicated in a short amount of time. Groups remain open to new people. Leaders are developed naturally in the group. And the method is reproducible. And the stories are memorable, Willis noted; truths “stick” when participants are encouraged to tell the story to others within their spheres of influence. “The processes by which you get God’s Word in the heart make a difference. Jesus just kept asking questions,” Willis said. “It is not just the telling the story as accurately as you can, it is the process of asking the right kind of questions.” True discipleship takes more than simply imparting information and developing knowledge, it involves transformation, Willis said. “We’ve got to get involved with people just like Jesus did. You get involved, you explain, you coach, you support and empower,” he said. The goal is to develop discipled believers who are prepared and ready to disciple others.

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