Relationships are strengthened, decisions are made, new directions are considered, sorrow is healed and laughter is shared when stories weave their way into our lives. Storytelling is an adventure. Storytelling takes us to the site of the story. Storytelling Builds Community Stories can be a source of personal growth, but mostly stories are about building community. Stories link an individual to the history of a group.
Stories connect people to their families, friends, ancestors and culture.
Learning to tell the stories of God was one of the primary tasks of every young person in the oral culture. Helping young people learn and tell the stories from scripture is a gift youth leaders can give to young people and the community of faith. Using Biblical Story in Youth Ministry Learning and telling Bible stories is liturgical. Storytelling involves both the teller and the listener. Not only does biblical storytelling build community, it nurtures biblical literacy and faith in young people.