Rethinking Theological Education among People without Access to Scriptures in Their Heart Language

80% of the worlds population are considered oral communicators. Of the speakers of the 7,378 languages in the world, only 717 have the complete Bible in their mother tongue, and nearly 2000 have yet to receive translation of any Scripture portion. Should our transmission of the Word and discipling of leaders take this into consideration? If yes, how? There are those who react to the terms oral and orality due to a number of factors and experiences. I hope that readers, particularly theological educators, mission organizations, and practitioners willread this with minds open to what the Spirit may say to you. I offer some insights into oral cultures and make suggestions for how the church should interact, disciple leaders, and do theological education in these contexts.