Shaped by the Story: Discover the Art of Bible Storying

by Michael Novelli

Overview

After ten years in youth ministry, Michael Novelli felt like he had tried everything to help his students connect with the Bible. Then a missionary taught him the art of Bible “storying,” an imaginative way to engage in the scriptures through storytelling, creative reflection, and dialogue. When Michael tried storying, he saw his students discover meaning and identity in the biblical narrative. This approach proved to be both deeply theological and experiential. Michael has invested almost a decade in refining this Bible storying approach, and has found it effective with groups of all ages. Shaped by the Story helps you engage your group with the Bible in a new way.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781451472899
Publisher:	Augsburg Fortress, Publishers
Publication date:	10/15/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	27 MB
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About the Author

For more than two decades, Michael Novelli’s passion has been to explore the intersection of spiritual formation and experiential learning. This drive continues to fuel his work as a content designer, church youth leader, and community advocate. Michael has a M.Ed. in Integrated Learning and serves as a senior curriculum developer for sparkhouse, creating learner-centered resources and experiences for children, youth, and adults. Michael and his family reside in Elgin, Illinois.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Part 1 My Bible Storying Journey 13

1 Programs and Pep Rallies 14

2 Exposition and Stand-Up Comedy 22

3 Speaking the Same Language 30

4 The Storying Experiment 38

5 Echoing the Story 50

Part 2 Why Bible Storying Connects 73

6 The Power of Stories 74

7 Dissecting and Distilling 82

8 Turning the Diamond 98

9 Storying and Learning 106

Part 3 How to Lead Bible Storying 121

10 Developing Bible Storying 122

11 The Bible Storying Process 142

12 Leading an Effective Dialogue 154

Conclusion: Beginning Your Storying Adventure 173

Appendices 177

A Twelve Story Bible Overview 178

B Sample Scripture 180

C Developing a Bible Storying Narrative Worksheet 181

D Developing a Bible Storying Questions Worksheet 184

E Creating an Environment for Bible Storying 185

F Providing Creative Options 186

G Simple Bible Storying Session: Creation 187

H Bible Storying in Africa by John Witte 195

I Recommended Bible Storying Resources 199

End Notes 202