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This article should not be speedily deleted for lack of asserted importance because OneHope has reached more than 2 billion children globally and is continuing to spread God's word every day. The organization is widely known within the Christian community for the missionary work they produce around the globe. You can see the work they have done by merely Googling the company name. 45.42.62.131 (talk) 17:54, 27 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Changes to OneHope Programs

This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest was declined. Some or all of the changes may be promotional in tone.

What I think should be changed (include citations):

Replace the films section with the below:

Methods of OutreachCite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).[1]

OneHope employs various methods to reach children and youth worldwide. These methods include:

Print: Creating and distributing printed materials that convey the teachings of the Bible in a manner suitable for young audiences.

Book of Hope While OneHope initially started with one Book of Hope, now there are many different editions for various age groups, cultures, and circumstances. The Book of Hope is a Scripture book designed to engage and speak to the heartfelt needs of children and youth within various cultures, clearly showing God’s redemptive plan through Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. It’s a harmonized version of the Gospels broken down into messages children and youth can understand. The Book of Hope is contextualized for various regions and groups of children.

Lead Today Created in partnership with John C. Maxwell’s organization EQUIP, Lead Today empowers teens to lead with biblical principles by showing them a leadership model they can admire, respect, and follow. By sharing the ultimate example of a servant leader, young people learn how Jesus came to change lives and give every person a divine purpose and calling. Powerful stories of biblical leadership help students discover their God-given potential as they begin influencing others right where they are.

Films: Developing and sharing visual content to engage and educate children and youth about God’s Word.

OneHope Youth Films OneHope Youth Films uses breathtaking content to appeal to younger generations who have grown up in the digital age. The films are part of OneHope programs that take place during outreaches, small groups, and in homes. They are also used in broadcast settings. Through visual storytelling, young people have the opportunity to engage with truths from the Bible in a dynamic format.

The GodMan Film Created by OneHope, The GodMan film is a live-action, animated retelling of the story of Christ’s life, innovatively sharing God’s Word with children who can’t read or in places where Gospel literature can’t go. The GodMan film is contextualized with live-action wraps that bookend the animated story to address the heartfelt needs of the region.

Storytelling: Leveraging the power of stories to connect with and inspire young hearts.

God’s Big Story Globally, 250 million children are failing to acquire basic literacy skills. If they can’t read, how will they experience God’s Word in a relevant way that they can understand? Some cultures place emphasis on the importance of storytelling, passing down their history through spoken word. To meet the needs of illiterate children and storytelling cultures, OneHope created the God’s Big Story program, a collection of picture cards that depict Bible stories without written text. The teacher explains a new story each week, and the children take home a collectible card to show their family and friends. Then, the children return the next week to collect another card and learn a new story. When they receive all 16 cards, the pieces fit together to reveal the metanarrative of the Gospel.

Digital: Utilizing technology to create engaging digital platforms.

Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).Bible App for Kids Bible App for Kids is a digital library of Bible stories that brings the Bible to life in a new way for this generation of digital natives. Developed in partnership with YouVersion, we have reached millions of children around the world in dozens of languages through this digital tool.

Kids Bible Experience Research reveals the number one predictor of the spiritual health of a child is that they regularly read the Bible. Sadly, Bible engagement lessens as kids age. We noticed a gap in digital resources for preteens. YouVersion and OneHope partnered to create Kids Bible Experience, housed within YouVersion’s Bible app. This experience helps children establish a daily rhythm of seeking God. They can engage with new content each day from top-notch children’s ministries from around the world.

Cite error: There are <ref> tags on this page without content in them (see the help page).Global Reach

OneHope's impact extends to every nation around the world. The organization has fostered partnerships with local churches, ministries, and organizations in various countries, allowing it to tailor its efforts to the unique cultural and regional contexts.

These partnerships include YouVersion, John C. Maxwell, ARC, and countless others.

For the most current updates and in-depth information on OneHope's work, please visit their official website here.

Why it should be changed:

This edit is a more detailed description of the programs that OneHope offers around the globe.

Aimeeluongo (talk) 14:38, 17 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

While there may be some possibility for expansion, the wording would have to look nothing like what you present. Your descriptions of everything are hype-laden, flowery, and focus on OneHope's own analysis of the quality and success of their materials. For example, in the paragraph While OneHope initially started with one Book of Hope, now there are many different editions for various age groups, cultures, and circumstances. The Book of Hope is a Scripture book designed to engage and speak to the heartfelt needs of children and youth within various cultures, clearly showing God’s redemptive plan through Christ’s life, death, and resurrection. It’s a harmonized version of the Gospels broken down into messages children and youth can understand. The Book of Hope is contextualized for various regions and groups of children. -- only the first sentence and last sentences acceptable (and even the two of them are redundant.) The claim that the books "clearly show" anything -- whose opinion is that? What you may perceive as "God's redemptive plan" is not a neutral view. "Children and youth can understand" - where is the third-party review stating that?

As I've suggested to you before, if it seems like good text for a promotional booklet, it probably isn't good text for an encyclopedia. The goals are notably different. -- Nat Gertler (talk) 17:45, 17 July 2024 (UTC)[reply]

References

Not done: Excessively promotional, as above. Rusalkii (talk) 19:03, 24 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]