Christians learn to tell 'The Story'

Because the number of people who have a basic understanding of the Bible "is shrinking in America," Jerry McCorkle said he began to explore a new way to share the Christian faith with all people.

The result is "The Story" (viewthestory.com), an evangelism and discipleship tool to help relay the overarching story of the Bible –- creation, fall, rescue and restoration.

"What we're trying to say is that Jesus is the reality," said McCorkle, executive director of Spread Truth Ministries (spreadtruth.com) based in Bloomington, Ill. "We need to know this big story, and we need to craft it in such a way that it taps into the deepest desires of their heart." Read more