Nola Lorraine asked Christine Dillon:

Do you have any tips for making Bible stories relevant for people who may not have a church background?

Christine Dillon This is a question close to my heart. I have a whole book and website on this issue www.storyingthescriptures.com

Main tips: -
* Learn your Bible story in such a way that it is colloquial, accurate and interesting (taking note of your voice, tone, pauses ...). The stories in the Bible are well written without us having to DO anything to them.
* Work out how to gain an opportunity to tell your story. http://storyingthescriptures.com/diff...
* Think through an introduction that will make people want to hear your story.
* Enjoy your story - if you don't it is unlikely the listener will!
* Choose stories that might surprise people so that they say, "I didn't know that was in the Bible."
* Know your listeners so you can choose a story or introduce it in a way that makes them want to listen.
* Spend some time on the website. It is packed full of tips, inspirational stories from around the world or people using storytelling and story videos ...

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