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Bible Reading

6 Ways to Spend More Time in Scripture

Facts & Trends - February 6, 2019 1 Comment

Bible reading spend time

Even though we know the Bible is important, we can still struggle reading it on a consistent basis. So how can we help others in our congregation spend time in Scripture? Read More »

Filed Under: Bible Reading, Blog

3 Questions to Ask When Helping Someone Find the Right Bible

Facts & Trends - January 24, 2019 Leave a Comment

Bible coffee translations

“During my tenure working in Christian bookstores, it was common for me to meet new Christians who wanted a Bible but didn’t know where to start.” Read More »

Filed Under: Bible Reading, Blog

The Word Became Visuals

Facts & Trends - January 24, 2019 Leave a Comment

abstract gold light data visualization

How do you make dense passages of Scripture and theological truths stand out to your congregation? Robert Rouse suggests data visualization. Read More »

Filed Under: Bible Reading, Blog, Featured, Technology

7 Tips for Reading Through the Bible This Year

Facts & Trends - January 4, 2019 2 Comments

Bible dock coffee sunrise reading

As you begin the new year, consider the following tips to ensure your plan for reading Scripture is intentional, achievable, and spiritually beneficial. Read More »

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Bible Readers Searched Most for a Plan in 2018

Facts & Trends - December 11, 2018 Leave a Comment

Bible verse of the year 2018

Using close to 1 billion searches at Bible Gateway, the most popular Bible verse in 2018 was Jeremiah 29:11, “’For I know the plans I have for you’—this is the Lord’s declaration—‘plans for your well-being, not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” Read More »

Filed Under: Bible Reading, Blog

How to Engage 9 Kinds of People With the Bible

Facts & Trends - July 26, 2018 Leave a Comment

How to engage people with the Bible

There are more Scripture-hungry people around you than you think. Ministry experts offer tips for engaging your congregation—and your community—with the Bible. Read More »

Filed Under: Bible Reading, Blog, News

How Much Do Evangelicals Actually Engage With Scripture?

Facts & Trends - June 5, 2018 1 Comment

Bible evangelicals

Members of your congregation, like many other Americans, are likely to have a positive view of the Bible. But, compared to others, what is their relationship with the Word really like? Read More »

Filed Under: Bible Reading, Blog, Research

Those Curious About the Bible Already Read It

Facts & Trends - May 22, 2018 Leave a Comment

Bible curious American Bible Society

Most Americans say they’re curious about what the Bible says, but the curiosity comes more from those who already have their Bibles open. Read More »

Filed Under: Bible Reading, Blog

Black Americans Are the Most Bible-Engaged Ethnic Group

Facts & Trends - May 16, 2018 Leave a Comment

African American black Bible reading Pew Research

If you’re looking for Christians who read the Bible regularly and believe it is the Word of God, you might want to start at a historically black congregation. Read More »

Filed Under: Bible Reading, Blog, Research

Discipling in an Age of Biblical Illiteracy

kshull - July 10, 2017 Leave a Comment

America has a literacy problem. Almost 14 percent of the adult population cannot read. But illiteracy isn’t just a problem in secular society. A far worse kind of illiteracy affects the church: Biblical illiteracy. Read More »

Filed Under: Bible Reading, Blog

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