![]() ![]() Implement small group studies focused on teaching individuals how to study the Bible more effectively. Use small groups to teach Bible study methods. Do whatever you can to make the atmosphere of the study as conducive to learning and growth as possible.Ĥ. Encourage the group to spend time working through the book at the pace they feel most comfortable. You may want to use Ken Hemphill's book Revitalizing the Sunday Morning Dinosaur.Ĭhoose a single book of the Bible as a focus for the study group. A well-planned and well-organized Sunday school program can be a powerful ministry tool. Perhaps you need to take a look at your Sunday school program. Promote these studies to the best of your ability and invite some of your best teachers to lead them. Maybe you could plan a Friday lunch Bible study for the business people of your congregation. You could hold a Bible study on Thursday nights at 9:00 for college students. ![]() If you have members in your church who work third shift, try creating a special Bible study time for them. Try offering classes at new times, as well. If your members are struggling with understanding how to study God's Word, it may be beneficial to begin a stepped program of three to four tracks in which church members can be taught a systematic approach to Bible study. Here are seven practical ways to increase participation in church-based Bible study: Marshall Shelley, editor of Leadership, suggests that at least 60 percent of the people who attend worship services at your church should also be part of a small group for prayer and Bible study. Are congregation members actively involved in regular Bible studies? Unfortunately, Bible study is frequently one of the first disciplines believers set aside when they become caught up in the daily trappings of life.Īssessing the health of discipleship in your church Bible study is an important issue. Most Christians who have grown up in the church know they should spend time reading and studying their Bibles. The final third are Americans who say they never study the Bible at all. Another third say they study the Bible, but less frequently. If you have any questions or would like to know more, email Rev.According to The Barna Group research about one-third of Americans say they study the Word of God daily or weekly. As this ministry grows, we will develop a Leadership team and smaller young adult community groups: ![]() This group will have weekly LifeNights for Bible study, prayer, worship, and community building plus special events, socials, and retreats. Leadership: in opportunities for initiative, serving, and discovering/using spiritual giftsĪction: in outreach, serving, missions & living for Christ! Gayton Young Adult LIFE is a ministry of Gayton Baptist Church for all young adults- ages 18-30’s -(college, workforce, non-college, post-college, career, singles, marrieds, ALL young adults) to know Jesus and experience LIFE in Him through:ĭiscipleship: in worship, prayer, and the Word of GodĬommunity: in friendship, fun, support & encouragement ![]()
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