Last Webinar
Our November webinar featured three speakers from West Africa, Central Asia, and the Middle East. It was exciting to listen to how God is using orality among Ms. Due to the sensitive nature of the topic, the recording will not be made public, but the webinar content will be published in the next issue of the OralityTalks Journal.
Upcoming Webinar: The Power of Orality in M Ministry
The rest of the world awakens to the reality that India is the world’s most populous country. More people live in India today than there were PEOPLE in the years Jesus walked the earth. Beyond the Subcontinent, Hindus comprise one of the most formidable religious blocs ever. From outsourcing centers in IT, media, and clothing to the balance of global superpowers, India and its primary religion are a force with which the mission must reckon. India’s government seeks a Hindu state – Hindustan, albeit the term has historical precedence. More Hindus are coming to Christ than at any time in the history of the church. Some groups have started more than 400,000 churches in the last 30 years. Some of those groups aim to start a church in EVERY village in India within the next 25 years, bringing the total to more than 1 million churches by the midpoint of this century.
- What will we (YOU) do to pray with understanding for that mighty wave?
- Who are the workers, and what are their needs in this bold venture?
- What do THEY say is needed from the Global family?
How does Orality help Bridge the Gaps? Media, Compassion, Prayer, Encounters with the Living Word…
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Help Put Things in Focus
January 14 at 8:00 PM (Manila time, GMT+8)
Resources for the Discussion
- The Top 5 Books on Mission to Hindus (Vija Lal) recommended by Christianity Today.
Videos
- Hinduism from its roots
- The beginnings of Kingdom movements
- An Apologetic for Hindu peoples
- The Oral Nature of Hinduism and its Implication for mission
Articles
- Missiological Issues in the Encounter with Emerging Hinduism by Paul Hiebert (Missiology: An International Review) is a widely cited article that addresses the practical challenges and theological considerations for Christian missions in contemporary India.
- Christian Witness to Hindus (Lausanne Movement Occasional Paper 14) offers a comprehensive strategic guide covering historical sketches, biblical frameworks, hindrances, case studies, and strategic planning for evangelism among Hindus across diverse contexts (rural, urban, diaspora).
- Delivering the Good News to Hindus: How to Avoid the Package Being Lost, Stolen, or Damaged (Lausanne Movement) highlights the importance of cultural relevance and avoiding Western cultural baggage when sharing the Gospel with Hindu individuals.
- Relating Meaningfully to the Hindu Worldview (published in the Journal of Applied Missiology) examines ways to connect Christian messages to the core beliefs and concepts of the Hindu worldview.
New Orality Certification and MA cohort
We are finally starting our MA program. Together with a new batch of Certification Program students, the 9 MA students will start their journey virtually on January 12!
Slots are still available, and the registration for the Orality Certification is still open.
Call for papers
The OralityTalks Journal in March will focus on M and Hindu ministry. In addition to peer-reviewed articles, we publish case studies, interviews, and other reports. Check out our guidelines and contribute to the discussion.
New Orality Resources.
This month, OralityResources.International is releasing two new resources. Stay tuned and visit our website in the next few weeks.
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