Use these ideas to interest others in studying the Bible.
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Second, promote the use of Bible software for computers and PDAs. At home, this can help with Bible study, and at work this may help in witnessing. Even something as simple as a scriptural screensaver can help people focus on the Word of God.
Thirdly, select a congregational reading plan. Many people do not know where to start reading the Bible, so they randomly flip through the Scriptures with no direction. If they were given a systematic reading plan, they would have the needed structure to help them get the most out of the Bible. Consider publishing a reading plan for the church that takes them through the entire Bible in one year.
6. Create a Bible reading challenge.
Select a month out of the year and a book out of the Bible and challenge your congregation to read through that book (one chapter a day) for one month. Give them a definite starting and ending date for the challenge and keep it well publicized. Once the challenge is over, set aside time in a worship service for people to give testimonies about what God has taught them through the challenge. You could also use this idea in a yearlong program with something similar to The One-Year Bible by Tyndale Publishers.
7. Develop Bible reading accountability.
Develop a one-to-one enlistment program to get members involved in Bible study. Invite your members to sign up to be Bible-reading-accountability partners. Give them a set study guide and encourage them to meet on a weekly basis to discuss what they have learned.
Bringing believers back to the Bible is not always easy, but it is vital to the health of discipleship in your church. If your congregation is going to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and spirit, then your members must be in God's Word.
Adapted from the Church Health Encyclopedia, a tool for use with the Church Health Survey. Reprinted with permission from www.ChurchCentral.com .
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