300 Christian Leaders Tackle Disconnect Between Bible Ownership, Literacy

A growing disconnect between Bible ownership and Bible reading in America has made many Christian leaders throughout the nation worried.

Although approximately 88 percent of Americans reportedly own a Bible, less than half of those people read the Bible more than once a month, a previous study found.

Looking for a way to resolve the problem, several concerned leaders within Christian Bible agencies, denominations and ministries, gathered together this week in Orlando, Fla., for the Forum of Bible Agencies North America Summit.

Realizing that change began with their own selves first, more than 300 Christian leaders signed the Uncover the Word Commitment pledging to practice daily Bible engagement in their own lives as well as encourage it within their spheres of influence.

Megachurch pastor Rick Warren and the president of National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference Samuel Rodriguez joined the call to action as well, challenging their fellow leaders to rebuild Bible engagement in North America.

Leaders committed to: declaring their confidence in God’s living and active Word, renewing their personal daily encounter with God through the Bible, restoring the Bible to a place of centrality, and dedicating themselves to create compelling invitations to engaging with the Bible. To read more, click here.