What can a church do to get people more engaged with the Bible? We often look for the perfect program, the trendy resource, or the killer app, when the best answers might be hiding in plain sight. 1. The Bible incorporated and identified in church services. In many… Read More

Army Chaplain Darren Turner and his wife Heather did not expect to be the couple whose marriage was on the rocks. He was a seminary graduate and chaplain. She was raising their three children and serving in a support group for Army wives. They were—it seemed—the perfect military… Read More

The following article comes from a printed manual that accompanies a video series produced by the Christian History Institute— Discovering the Bible. The author, a good friend of mine, passed away in 2011. This piece reflects his passion for the Bible and his desire to convey… Read More

Part 3: This is the third of a three-part series on how leaders can grow into living a question-led life. Your life is a reflection of the questions you are asking—of yourself, of God, and of others. And the quality, significance, and depth of your… Read More

Do small-group Bible studies really need leaders? Can’t a bunch of people just get together and swap ideas about a particular passage? That’s not as easy as you might think. It takes a high degree of motivation, discipline, and coordination among the group members. It can happen, but… Read More

I don’t remember much about the decorations in my elementary school classrooms, but one colorful poster comes to mind. It hung on the wall and was referenced often when my teacher—Mrs. Fulghum—discussed the four food groups. Each day, she said, we should eat something in the milk group,… Read More

In this three-part series we explore the components of creating an effective small group. Each stage is important: getting started, facilitating group time, and finishing well. Try implementing these tips and insights for optimal Scripture engagement. “Do not merely listen to the word,… Read More

Part 1: This is the first of a three-part series on how leaders can grow into living a question-led life. When Jesus teaches, he uses three primary tools that assist his followers in their transformation: experiential learning opportunities (“field trips”), storytelling, and question-asking. Jesus… Read More

In this three-part series we explore the components of creating an effective small group. Each stage is important: getting started, facilitating group time, and finishing well. Try implementing these tips and insights for optimal Scripture engagement. The previous post in this series involved the preparation… Read More

In this three-part series we explore the components of creating an effective small group. Each stage is important: getting started, facilitating group time, and finishing well. Try implementing these tips and insights for optimal Scripture engagement. Small groups drive Bible engagement. For many church leaders, that’s a… Read More