TO TELL THE STORY: A NARRATIVE APPROACH TO THEOLOGY, EVANGELISM AND PREACHING A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF THE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY FULLER THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE DOCTOR OF MINISTRY

To Tell The Story

Those of us hearing a "Well Told Story" may become more aware of the
Implications of that story than by a mere recital of facts. The use of the "Story Form" of
relating an event may be the best method of capturing the significance of the actual event.
In the understanding and presentation of the Christian faith, "Story" is considered as a "fundamental category of reality." It is the perfect vehicle for presenting the Good News of the Gospel." (John Paul Roth)
The presentation o...