Note for Ministry Leaders:
Take a few minutes to explore the variety of Bible engagement tools that we provide here. Each tool can help you and your ministry find new ways to engage deeper in Scripture on a regular basis.
The following Engage the Word promotional videos are available to view online or to download and show to others. They will help you get the big picture of what the Engage the Word campaign is about.
Not everyone has time to sit down and read God’s Word each day. The 40forGod podcast fills the gap, providing 40 days of 30-minute episodes. Downloading and listening to 40forGod for 40 days takes the listener through the entire New Testament. www.40forgod.com »
Daily Bible Reading is an ongoing e-mail subscription. Every day, readers will receive a Scripture passage in their inbox. It’s a fast and convenient way to make reading God’s Word a daily habit. In addition to a Scripture passage, the e-mail also features reflection questions, a prayer and specific prayer concerns, helping the reader see the impact of God’s Word on his or her life and the world around them. preferences.americanbible.org »
At the core of the American Bible Society’s work is the belief that God speaks to every generation through the Holy Scriptures (Isaiah 55:10-11), bringing wisdom where there is confusion, faith where there is fear, hope where there is despair, and love where there is hatred. Share Your Story Now collects user’s stories of the Bible’s impact. It gives glimpses of what God is doing through the Bible to change lives. It encourages people to engage with Scripture, and it helps to develop an online community of Bible Advocates. www.sysn.org »
REFUGE is an e-mail devotional that gives readers a chance to get an inside look at how God’s Word is helping inspire 28 of today’s top Christian recording artists, including Salvador, Mercy Me and Leeland. Each artist shares personal testimonies and reflections of how the Bible has impacted their music and their lives. By signing up, readers will receive a free, 28-day journey guided by 28 of today’s top Christian recording artists as they share the passion and power of God’s Wor
Each e-mail devotional includes:
- An artist reflection
- A key passage of God’s word
- Questions for digging deeper
- Related video links for further exploration
People need to engage with God’s Word in order to have their lives changed. What if they could engage with without picking up a Bible? What if it could be delivered in a new way? One that is always with them? 411God delivers God’s Word to users’ cell phones in either SMS, voice or e-mail format at a convenient time they choose each day. It helps engage people who may not otherwise take the time to read from the Bible regularly. www.411god.net »
Most ministry leaders, regardless of their denomination or theological perspective, want their people to read the Bible regularly. The problem is most people get bogged down with traditional through-the-Bible reading plans so they just give up. The E100 Challenge is simple, achievable and creates a contagious enthusiasm for reading the Bible. Read more »
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