Here's a peek at what's inside this issue: - What happens when small-town churches unite around Scripture?
Steal This Idea: A simple shift to finally help you finish the whole Bible in 2026 The surprising thing your people want most—and how it could reshape your ministry Preparing to welcome Gen Z—and their big expectations—to your congregation Plus: Free tools to refresh your ministry and fuel hearts heading into the new year |
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| Hello friends, As we enter one of our busiest seasons of the year, I want to encourage you that your work matters. "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9 (NIV) |
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Right on the heels of Christmas is another busy ministry season. January is naturally a time that we all think about fresh starts, resolutions, and new habits. What better habit can we help people develop than daily Bible reading? That's why we've filled this issue with our best Bible engagement tips, tools, and stories from pastors on how they've helped their congregations fall in love with God's Word. We hope these ideas and stories inspire you and help you equip your people. If you want to chat more about your specific ministry challenges and church needs, let's connect! Find a time that works in your schedule, and let's talk! Praying for you and cheering you on, — Eric ChurchSource Account Manager and Youth Pastor |
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Church Collaboration Leads to Powerful Community Impact What if your church partnered with other churches in your community to read the Bible together? Find out how five churches in a small Midwestern town rallied around Bible engagement. |
| What Goals Do You Have for Your Church this Year? We’d love to hear about what your church is planning for 2026. What are you focusing on and how are you inviting people to grow in their faith this coming year? |
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Is Reading Through the Entire Bible on Your Bucket List? Proven methods to help you stick with it the whole year!
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As the new year approaches (how can it be less than a month away?), and we start to think about our goals and resolutions for 2026, reading the entire Bible has probably been on your list at one time or another.
Here are our top tips on how to make 2026 the year you finally read through the whole Bible. - Let go of excuses
Pastor and author David Platt, in his book, How to Read the Bible, shares this encouragement: “I invite you to decide today to let go of any excuse for not studying the Bible. Your Creator loves you so much that he has supernaturally inspired his Word to show you who he is and how you can experience abundant, eternal life in relationship with him. His Word is unlike anything else in the world: It is perfect, sure, right, pure, clean, true, righteous, more valuable than millions of dollars, and more satisfying than the finest of foods.” - Use the buddy system
Don't go it alone! Find someone who will join you in your goal and commit to being your accountability partner.
- Be consistent AND realistic
Decide what is realistic in your schedule, and choose a tool or plan that you can stick with. Don’t commit to a plan you can’t maintain. Consistency is key, setting aside time with God and His Word each day. - Find the right tool
Consider using a special Bible that has been arranged into daily readings. Here are some of our favorites: • Daily Scripture—comes in NIV or NASB, and both regular and SUPER GIANT print sizes. Also includes helpful contextual summaries before each day’s reading. Readings are numbered (Day 1, Day 2, etc.). • The Everyday Bible—comes in KJV or NKJV, and in bindings ranging from a super affordable softcover to leathersoft with a ribbon marker to keep your place. Readings are dated (January 1, January 2, etc.). • Devotional Bibles from your favorite authors—includes dated daily readings of Scripture, plus daily devotionals, application articles, or study notes from trusted pastors Max Lucado, Charles Stanley, or John MacArthur. - Ask the Helper for help
God has sent us the Holy Spirit to dwell in us and empower, encourage, and convict us as we walk with Him. If we ask, He will give us the strength and willpower to stick with our Bible reading, and more than that, He will illuminate His word and draw us into a closer relationship with our Savior.
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Have you ever looked around and thought, There has to be more than this? You're not alone . . . and you're right. Heaven is your forever home.
In 31 short, hope-filled chapters, you’ll explore what the Bible really says about heaven. Drawing from decades of faithful ministry, Dr. Jeremiah also answers some of the most personal—and rarely addressed—questions people have about heaven.
If you've ever wondered what comes next or longed for something more, this book will show you that God has already spoken. And what He has promised is even more wonderful than you've imagined. |
Studying the Bible is easier and more exciting than you think.
Christians are supposed to love the Bible, right?
But Scripture is sometimes hard to read! It can be complex, boring (yes, you can say that), and difficult to apply. Many of us carry secret shame about how little we read the Bible. We want to grow as Christians, but we don't know how.
Faith Womack understands those feelings. Growing up in a home where Bible verses were used to control her, she yearned to grow close to God but found the Bible confusing and boring. After a spiritual wakeup in college, she discovered the life-changing power of real Bible study. Free of the spiritual abuses of her past, she has devoted her life to helping readers like you get excited about Bible reading. | |
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Has the Lord’s Prayer become so familiar that we’ve forgotten the incredible teaching it contains? How do we recover the power of something we’ve grown numb to?
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Hint: It's also the #1 thing they need to grow spiritually. Pastor Randy Frazee explains what it is and why we should be putting the majority of our energy into it. |
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| Jesus’s Resurrection: superstitious myth or life-changing reality? |
The Case for Easter is an affordable and effective ministry resource that can easily be gifted to even the most skeptical neighbors, friends, and family. by Lee Strobel Available NOW |
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| NIV Timeline Bible: Experience the Harmony of Scripture |
Set in a chronological format, this Bible places parallel passages side by side. Scripture and events appear in sequential order, and when multiple accounts exist, they are presented together—connecting the dots and offering deeper understanding as you read the versions in tandem. by John R. Kohlenberger III Available December 30, 2025 |
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