Read how a young pastor discovers the 10-step process of chronological Bible storying.

The Following Jesus Series answers four fundamental problems in today’s missions environment:

1. How can missionaries get the gospel to every people group in this generation? Following Jesus provides a way to share the gospel in a totally reproducible way that is culturally indigenous to people who cannot be reached with literate means. Rapid multiplication is possible with the Following Jesus Series.
   
   
2. Is it possible to communicate effectively with oral learners? Yes! However, more than 70 percent of the world’s population prefer to learn through an oral means. Researchers have learned:

• 40 percent of the world’s population are illiterate—words are meaningless
• 20 percent of the world’s population are functionally illiterate—barely able to get by
• 10 percent of the world’s population are semi-literates—unable to handle God’s Word
  
  Effective communication with oral learners is possible if a nonliterate approach helps them to understand God’s Word.

3. Will nonliterates understand a literate presentation of the gospel and then be discipled? Nonliterates will not understand most literate forms of communication. Oral cultures prefer using Bible stories and learn them when presented in a chronological order. The Following Jesus Series incorporates the teaching method Jesus used to make disciples by teaching with stories. Here is a definition of discipleship:
   
   Following Jesus is a personal, lifelong, obedient relationship with Jesus Christ in which He transforms my character into Christlikeness, my values to kingdom values, and involves me in His mission in the home, the church and the world.
   
   
4. What will it take to address syncretism* problems within varying cultures? The Following Jesus Series deals with the worldview issues of each people group and addresses their syncretism issues. It is unique in that it uses a Ten Step Process. Each of the ten steps considers Bible truths and local worldview issues.
   * Syncretism occurs when Bible truths are corrupted with nonbiblical beliefs.
   
   
5. Is anyone really making disciples of oral learners who comprise 70 percent of the world’s population? Missionaries around the world are seeing outstanding results with chronological Bible storying among many different people groups. It also is being used to disciple believers and equip leaders. Each series user will develop a deep appreciation for presenting the gospel clearly and then discipling believers into biblical maturity—making disciples! Each storying session is a Bible study for the oral learner.