Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Over 80% of the world learns best through spoken stories, not written text, and millions receive Bibles they cannot read. Jesus taught through questions and parables, showing that orality is how people truly hear, understand, and share the gospel. This video highlights why orality matters today and why the Church must reclaim storytelling to reach every tribe and language through both personal and digital oral communication.

00:00 The Need for Orality in Sharing God's Word
00:33 Challenges of Literacy in Evangelism
01:12 Embracing Orality for Effective Communication
02:25 Digital Media and Orality
02:46 Orality in Biblical Context and Mission Strategy

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This video is part of the Global Classroom episode on Orality. View the episode page and access the full set of related resources on our website: lausanne.org/global-classroom/orality