The faith of Storytellers is anchored in the long-held truths of their faith community.

Storytellers have faith in deep and unchanging truths that have been explained by significant leaders in their lives and handed down by friends. They rely on their community to guide them on their path of faith. They have been taught how to think about life, faith and everything else. These teachings they have claimed for themselves.
Storytellers understand what faith is about. What once were only simple, unrelated stories and rituals now make sense to them. They string biblical stories together and know the values and life lessons these stories teach. They know the layers of meaning embedded in these stories, rituals and symbols of faith. They know the text and stories of their religion are absolutely true. That is why they retell them without changing them. Sometimes Storytellers think more critically about what they believe but most of the time they just embrace them.
They grow in faith by learning about the Bible and their faith tradition. Storytellers often seek out Bible schools and teachers, and they read books about the fundamentals of faith. Communities often have overview courses, especially designed for newcomers. These ‘Discipleship 101’ types of learning opportunities are ideal for Storytellers to learn more about the eternal truths of their faith. Their relationship with God grows as their understanding expands.
The Bible's power rests upon the fact that it is the reliable, errorless, and infallible Word of God. — Chuck Colson
Nurture and explore your faith. Make sense of how you believe, who you are and why you do things the way you do.
Interpret × Reactive
Communication offers thoughtful insight and reflection on conversations already happening, with limited agency or direction-setting.
Right to play comes from attentiveness and credibility.
Interpret × Intentional
Media is used to interpret events and trends with discernment, intentionally guiding understanding and perspective.
Right to play comes from authority rooted in trust.
Interpret × Shaping
Meaning and direction are held together. Media actively shapes public understanding, frames complex issues, and weaves stories into an ongoing narrative that guides action.
Right to play comes from stewardship, not power.
Experience × Reactive
Human stories are shared in response to moments and events. Communication creates warmth and connection, but lacks sustained narrative direction.
Right to play comes from trust and relational depth.
Experience × Intentional
Stories are selected and shaped with care, creating rhythm, coherence, and a growing sense of shared identity over time.
Right to play comes from discernment and restraint.
Experience × Shaping
Lived experience is deliberately framed to guide identity, values, and belonging. Media is seen as formative, not neutral.
Right to play comes from legitimacy and wisdom.
Aggregate × Reactive
Media is used primarily to share announcements and respond to immediate needs. Communication is practical, timely, and service-oriented, with little emphasis on interpretation or long-term direction.
Right to play comes from usefulness and reliability.
Aggregate × Intentional
Communication is planned and consistent, focusing on producing and distributing content. Structure and routines are strong, but shared meaning is still largely unprocessed.
Right to play comes from discipline and predictability.
Aggregate × Shaping
High-volume communication drives visibility and influence. Media is used to amplify reach and momentum, often prioritising scale over depth.
Right to play comes from scale, confidence and resilience.