This community is for anyone who wants to study Scripture every day, but isn't exactly sure where to start!
In this community, you'll learn our "study slow" Bible reading method, which will give you practical steps every day to ensure you understand what you're reading.You'll receive a Bible reading plan each month and be invited to connect with this community weekly to discuss what you're learning!
Most Christians confess that they want to be in God's Word each day, but they struggle to remain consistent. Most start strong on January 1st of each year, but give up somewhere around January 20. Why is this the case? When we surveyed on our community, most said that what they are missing in this routine is:
A sustainable daily reading schedule
Community
Accountability
We've been there! And that's exactly why we created this new community. In this community you will not only learn how to study Scripture slowly in a way that is sustainable for every season of life, but you'll also do it in community with the accountability of a group of like-minded Christians from around the world.
In this community, you will learn to "study slow" through Scripture. This method of Bible reading was developed by our founder, Amy Gannett, over the course of years following her seminary training. We'll teach you how to study deeply and intentionally through God's Word, giving you just a few verses to focus on each day. This not only allows you to go deep, but also enables you to come back each day with fresh energy, new questions, and curiosity that fuels your love for God's Word! Worried that by reading just a few verses each day you'll lose sight of the overall context? We've got you covered! Our reading method includes daily steps that keep the original audience, author, cultural setting (and more!) in mind. Trust us, you've never read the Bible quite like this, and we think you'll be hooked!
Hi friends! I'm Amy, and I'll be your instructor as we grow as Bible readers together! Over the last four years, I have organically created my own Bible reading method. Drawing on what I learned in Bible school and seminary, I naturally stumbled upon a reading schedule that worked for me, allowing me to study slowly through Scripture and keeping the context in mind. I have loved and enjoyed it every day for years, and I cannot wait to pass it onto you! As we read and grow together, I am confident: God is going to meet us in his Word. I'll see you in the classroom!
Training on how to study slowly through Scripture (we call this the “study slow method”.
A tutorial on how to start studying a new book of the Bible by doing a Bible Overview Study, and a printable guide.
Monthly reading plans (printable) that guide you slowly through reading the Word five days a week.
Our promise that each day’s reading is short enough to do each day and intentional enough that you won’t read out of context.
Weekly community questions so that you can share what you’re learning and learn from others in this community!
What makes this reading plan different from others? There are a lot of Bible reading plans out there (here are some free ones!) but what makes this Bible reader's community different are a few key distinctive:
We are studying SLOWLY through Scripture. This is not the "Bible in a year" reading plan. Most of those who find a home in this community have tried that, and it didn't provide a sustainable pace for reading Scripture each day. Or even if the pace was a good fit, it didn't allow us to sit and savor God's Word the way we want to. This community is full of Bible nerds who want to dive deep, focusing on a few verses each day as we work verse-by-verse through Scripture.
This plan has built-in community! Community helps habit stick, and this plan is no exception. Each week, you'll have the opportunity to engage with others who are working through the same Bible reading plan, discussing what you're learning and how you'er applying it to your life.
We don't just give you a reading plan and send you on your way. We TEACH you how to use this Bible study method. The first week of this community, you'll be invited to watch a training video that teaches you all about the "study slow" method, giving you good questions to ask about what you just read, leading you to make accurate and practical application for every day life.
All of our teachers and leaders in this community are Bible school or seminary trained. No one will be leading in this community without formal training.
This community is perfect for the person who:
Wants to start reading the Bible but isn’t sure where to start.
Has tried other reading plans before, but couldn’t sustain the amount of reading each day, and quit when you got behind.
Wants to learn and grow in community that will keep you accountable to engage with what you’re learning each week.
Values knowing that your interpretation considers important things like biblical context.
Sees the importance of drawing out practical application each day.
Wants to savor God’s Word, honing in on one or two verses each day without ever loosing sight of the overall context of the book and chapter you’re reading.
A: Absolutely not! This community was created just for you!
A: This community is just $8/mo!
A: You can cancel at any time! Community memberships are paid monthly, so you can cancel any time between payments. It is very easy and takes only 1 minute to cancel.
A: Reading plans are sent out monthly, so when you cancel, you'll loose access to new reading plans, but you'll still have access to any you've previously downloaded!
A: We're starting with the book of Hebrews! We'll start by doing a book overview study (don't worry, we'll teach you how!) and then jumping into chapter one.
A: Each day you'll have a longer reading assignment (one chapter) to give you context, and then a shorter reading assignment (one to three verses) to study slowly. You'll spend most of your time on the shorter reading assignment.
This community is built around the daily habit of reading Scripture. While the Bible Student Community has access to live events and exegetical Bible studies, the Bible Reader Program is a simplified membership for those who want to develop the habit of reading the Bible in a sustainable way each day.
A: The Bible Student Community (formerly known as the BSSH Membership) will continue as it currently is! Doors will open to both communities on the same day, December 29!