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 »
Bible Reading
3 Questions to Ask When Helping Someone Find the Right Bible
“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 »
The Word Became Visuals
How do you make dense passages of Scripture and theological truths stand out to your congregation? Robert Rouse suggests data visualization. Read More »
7 Tips for Reading Through the Bible This Year
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 »
Bible Readers Searched Most for a Plan in 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 »
How to Engage 9 Kinds of 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 »
How Much Do Evangelicals Actually Engage With Scripture?
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 »
Those Curious About the Bible Already Read It
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 »
Black Americans Are the Most Bible-Engaged Ethnic Group
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 »
Discipling in an Age of Biblical Illiteracy
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 »