A study on the use of chronological Bible storying as an evangelistic tool among Borana Muslim women in Kariobangi

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to gain understanding of Chronological Bible Storying as a strategy for Muslim evangelism and the relevance of this approach in evangelising the Muslim Borana women in Kariobangi. The research method chosen for this task was qualitative since it tried to understand CBS strategy and its relevance from the experience of the Borana Muslim women and the missionary storyer. The informants included women who had attended the storying sessions at Kariobangi and the missionary storyer who prepared and taught in the storying sessions. The sample selection was done using purposive sampling. The researcher chose to use participant observation and interviews to collect data. The data gathered through taped interviews was transcribed and reviewed looking for words, phrases or key words that gave information relevant to the research. These were picked out and coded for analysis. The condensed notes taken during the research were typed up and then coded. The data from both collection methods was then analysed thematically. The study found that Chronological Bible Storying was a relevant evangelism tool for Borana Muslim women in Kariobangi. The women were found to be most functionally illiterate and therefore considered to be oral communicators, making storying the best way to communicate the gospel. Since the Borana women are in need of economic empowerment, this strategy was found to be appropriate as it goes hand in hand with the framework of common interest created by a self help group.