Jesus built relationships with people through simple, clear stories. And we are people of the story, seeking to name and share our stories in nearly everything we do. Dancing With Words provides help for all church leaders--both clergy and lay--to explore the history and importance of storytelling in faith development and to acquire basic storytelling skills. Through an understanding of the history of storytelling and of storytellers as keepers of beliefs, traditions, history, and values, you will find new meaning in the stories and storytellers of the Bible and of the Christian faith, learn what makes a good story, discover your own style as a storyteller, learn the techniques of effective storytelling, and practice creating stories from your own experience. Let the dance begin!
ISBN-13: 9780881774078
Media Type: Paperback
Publisher: DISCIPLESHIP RESOURCES DIST.CT
Publication Date: 01-28-2004
Pages: 94
Product Dimensions: 5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.30(d)
RAY BUCKLEY is Director of Native American Ministries at United Methodist Communications. He is the author of God’s Love Is Like (Abingdon, 1998), and The Giveaway (Abingdon, 1999).
Table of Contents
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Author's Note |
7 |
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Introduction: Why Storytelling? |
9 |
| Part I |
The Legacy of Storytelling |
13 |
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The Heritage |
13 |
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The Decline of Storytelling |
18 |
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Storytelling Reemerges |
20 |
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Stories and Faith |
21 |
|
Wrapping Things Up |
31 |
| Part II |
The Story |
33 |
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Where Do Stories Come From? |
33 |
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Creating Stories |
37 |
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Ownership |
42 |
| Part III |
The Storyteller |
49 |
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The Pool |
49 |
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Spirit, Mind, and Faith |
51 |
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The Making of a Storyteller |
56 |
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Preparing Yourself for the Story |
58 |
| Part IV |
Listeners and Hearers-Storysharing |
69 |
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Key Elements of Public Speaking |
71 |
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Adapting to Your Audience |
77 |
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Butterflies and Bats: Being Scared |
83 |
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Pragmatics: Telling the Story |
83 |
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Old Stories Never Die: A Testimony |
88 |
| Part V |
Word-Crafting: A Storyteller's Box of Tools |
91 |
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The Internet |
91 |
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Digital Storytelling |
91 |
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Storytelling Classes--Colleges and Universities |
91 |
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State and Regional Festivals/Organizations |
91 |
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Storytelling Technique and Information |
92 |
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Ethnic/Regional Storytelling |
93 |
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Storytelling for Youth |
93 |
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Books |
93 |
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Audiocassettes |
94 |
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