October 03, 2023

Getting Your Church Leaders and Members Really Reading the Bible: An Interview with Ann White

24 minutes

Sam welcomes Ann White, an internationally known author, speaker, Christian TV Host, passionate Bible teacher, Founder and CEO of Courage For Life. Her passion is to equip and encourage people from all walks of life to embrace their God-given courage for life. They discuss the need to have resources available to help people grow both spiritually and emotionally.

We know the number of people reading the Bible is on the decline. Why do you think that is? What are some roadblocks for people who want to study the Bible?

If we can’t get people to read their Bibles how can we get them to study them? How can we get people in our churches excited to study the Bible?

How does Bible study help us to have courage?

How can we as church leaders use a Bible like, Courage For Life Study Bible, to help our Church communities? Why a men’s and women’s edition?

Why do you think it’s important for church communities to not only be in personal study, but in God’s Word together?

What do you feel is missing for most people in their Bible study?

Resources

Courage For Life Study Bible

Courage For Life Study Bible for Men

Courage For Life Study Bible for Women

Tyndale House Publishers

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