Why: A high level understanding of God’s word is critical to the Christ follower. 

• It is important for us to know God’s word deeply
• It is also important for us to know God’s word broadly
• It Builds confidence in those who are inexperienced reading their Bible

How: Here is how we’ve done it to great success

Brand the year (this means plan ahead! We had everything finished by Early November)

• Brand subseries 
  • Creates a rhythm 
  • Creates entry points for new people 
  • Creates onramps for people who have stopped 

Preach what you are reading

• Every plan I’ve seen fail was disconnected from weekend messages
• Identify challenging topics and ideas
• Interject midweek content to unpack additional challenges

Give people tools

• We printed Journals
• We printed reading plans for the year 
• We printed reading plans for each series
• Constant reminders and encouragement

Keys to success

• All in - Everyone participates in the reading (small groups, weekends, midweek, (bonus points for kids and students)
• Tackle hard subjects when the arise 
  • Builds confidence for those reading for the first time - they have a guide!
• Gracious accountability - encourage getting back on board, don’t chastise getting off track

Bottom line:

When you communicate on purpose, it can lead to significant spiritual growth for those in your congregation.