Jesus used stories—
Simply The Story Inductive Bible Study—Oral Style
January 25-29, January 27-29, 2016
they teach & reach the heart.
White Oak Conference Center, SC (near Columbia, SC)
Want to … Over 80% of the world cannot (or does not prefer to) learn from reading. Story is the communication vehicle of choice for these oral learners.
► Learn an engaging way to teach and develop Small Groups? ► Add excitement to family devotions? ► Witness naturally at work? ► Enhance your teaching skills?
Interesting … God gave us 75% of the Bible in story format. Learn ways to tell fascinating, accurate stories and to lead interactive discussions on Bible passages. Listeners grasp truths and pass them on!
“I studied four years to get a degree, and it will give me stature in my village. Now in just four days I learned something that will help me reach the people in my village.” Seminary student in Africa
Simply The Story “Listening and Responding” STS is one of the signature tools of The God’s Story Project
PO Box 187 Hemet, CA 92546 Phone: 951-658-1619 E-mail:
[email protected] www.SimplyTheStory.org www.Gods-Story.org
► Maximize church planting on mission field? ► Equip teams for short term mission trips? ► Find a new way to teach Sunday School?
… Then join us!
Workshop is led by International Training Staff
Learn to Prepare & Share Scripture using Interactive Bible Discussion to Evangelize, Teach & Disciple
Choose from these 2 workshop options!
CONTACT/ REGISTRATION For registration and directions, contact Fan Hopple at (803) 227-6172 or
[email protected] Full Workshop: Practitioner & Training Others
Practitioner Workshop
January 25—29
January 27—29
During the first 18-hours of training, you will be equipped to be an STS Practitioner. Then, you assist in training the added Practitioner Workshop attendees. We teach you how to teach others … who can then teach others.
In this hands-on 19 hours of training, learn how to easily remember and tell Bible stories and teach discussion style. Practice using questions that help family, friends and gatherings discover spiritual treasures and personal applications within Bible passages.
This Leadership Workshop can move you toward becoming a certified oral strategist. Price includes workshop, snack breaks, audio training CD, and STS handbook.
For more workshop information, contact Reiny Koschel,
[email protected] Price includes workshop, snack breaks, audio training CD, and the STS handbook. Handbook contains workshop information & more.
To register online, go to: www.scbaptist.org/simplythestory REGISTRATION DEADLINE is January 11, 2016 LOCATION White Oak Conference Center 633 Mobley Highway Winnsboro, SC 29180 (803) 635-4685
Prices: Commuter option (lunches provided): $75 All meals and single occupancy room: $325 All meals and double occupancy room: $250
Prices: Commuter option (lunches provided): $50 All meals and single occupancy room: $175 All meals and double occupancy room: $145
TRAVEL If you are flying, we recommend flying into Columbia, SC Airport (CAE) or Charlotte, NC (CLT)
(Indicate roommate at registration to receive double rate)
(Indicate roommate at registration to receive double rate)
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Schedule: Wednesday 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm Thursday and Friday 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
If you have internet access, feel free to read the Simply The Story Handbook which is available at no cost for download on resources tab of the Simply The Story web site.
8:30 am - 5:30 pm
“Our STS graduates are seeing the greatest response ever to the Gospel.”
“This Simply The Story brings a new era in evangelism to India!”
Grace Bible College, largest Bible school in India
Leading pastor in India
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“This is a lifetime way of knowing God.” Workshop attendee