Every Christian should be significantly engaged in Bible study. The best way to do it is with others in a weekly Bible study group. Here's a question worth sitting with: what percentage of American adults, beyond their normal pattern of church attendance, are significantly engaged in Bible study — whether in a Bible study group or on their own? You might reasonably ask what "significantly engaged" even means. The American Bible Society defines this person as someone who studi

A New Bible Study Series from LIfeMark Ministries, Taught by Rob Pine What if some of the most overlooked books in the Bible held some of its most powerful promises? The twelve Minor Prophets — Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi — are often the most neglected books of the Old Testament, yet they're packed with urgent calls to justice, breathtaking prophecies of the Messiah, and a message of hope that still spea

How your gift to LifeMark Ministries this June helps plant Bible study groups in communities across America. Picture a kitchen table. Or a break room table at work. Or the table your laptop sits on, wherever you happen to be. Bibles are open. Bible study guides are spread out. A few neighbors, friends, or coworkers pull up chairs — or log into an online Bible study group — some curious, some skeptical, one carrying a grief they haven't been able to name. By the end of the tim

SEO Takeaway Christian community matters because many Americans report loneliness, while regular church attendance has declined. A Bible study group at home can strengthen discipleship through prayer, accountability, Scripture discussion, and Christian fellowship. If you want to know how to start a Bible study group, begin with a clear purpose, a simple schedule, and strong biblical content. Healthy Christian small groups thrive when leaders stay welcoming, organized, and cen

SEO Takeaway Spiritual growth usually happens through ordinary faithfulness, not dramatic moments. A consistent daily Bible study routine helps believers think biblically, make wiser decisions, and stay rooted when life feels busy. In 2025, Pew Research Center found that 22% of Americans read Scripture outside religious services at least once a week, while 61% said they seldom or never do. Pew also reported in 2025 that 44% of US adults say they pray daily. LifeMark Ministri