<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Center for Bible Engagement]]></title><description><![CDATA[We provide research to fuel global Bible engagement.]]></description><link>https://www.centerforbibleengagement.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:00:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.centerforbibleengagement.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How to Help Stalled Believers Reengage Scripture: A Research-Informed Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spiritual shepherding requires a thoughtful balance of nurturing guidance and courageous protection. Scripture frames this through the shepherd’s staff  and rod —tools of care and defense (Psalm 23:4). These tools become especially important when caring for believers who are new to the faith or who have faltered over time. In the Center for Bible Engagement’s (CBE) Spiritual Assessment Model, these individuals are broadly categorized as Persona 2 (P2) .  CBE’s Spiritual Assessment Model...]]></description><link>https://www.centerforbibleengagement.org/post/how-to-help-stalled-believers-reengage-scripture-a-research-informed-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b06bc18433d50646442f84</guid><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:36:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc345a_325907c4f3794e9f8ce0d3c9e2116aab~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_973,h_686,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mariannedavis0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Predictors for a Lifelong Love of God’s Word ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lifelong love for God’s Word is rarely sparked by a single event. More often, it develops gradually—through repeated experiences that shape trust, familiarity, and personal meaning over time. Research from the Center for Bible Engagement (CBE), drawn from a 2025 study conducted in the UK, Australia, and Canada, points to a consistent set of patterns that help Scripture move from something people encounter occasionally to something they return to willingly throughout life.  When Faith...]]></description><link>https://www.centerforbibleengagement.org/post/predictors-for-a-lifelong-love-for-god-s-word</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698414bd1e5564677001d4e8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 04:05:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc345a_96a6084a9efc49d4b5f4b74eb94a0579~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_857,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mariannedavis0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025 Bible Coalition: Event Highlights ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earlier this November, approximately 40 ministry leaders and researchers gathered at Our Daily Bread Ministries in Grand Rapids, Michigan for the 2025 Bible Coalition. The theme—“Measuring Our Way to 2033: Advancing Bible Engagement Together”—set the tone for two days of strategic discussion as we prepare for the 2000th anniversary of Jesus's resurrection.]]></description><link>https://www.centerforbibleengagement.org/post/2025-bible-coalition-event-highlights</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693c7c5f42832d49aeba5ee6</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 20:49:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc345a_5d79972bbf064b0296f46d74979d3a1b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mariannedavis0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Patmos Survey: Exploring Bible Attitudes Worldwide ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bible, a book revered by billions, is now more accessible than ever before—and literally at our fingertips on smartphones, tablets,...]]></description><link>https://www.centerforbibleengagement.org/post/the-patmos-survey-exploring-bible-attitudes-worldwide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68878f54e2fb1aad70703376</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:08:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc345a_29dc24cbae4e45c09403b0d3f9238853~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_940,h_788,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mariannedavis0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engaging the Unreached: Research Insights for Evangelism ]]></title><description><![CDATA[By some estimates, there are more than six billion individuals living without a clear understanding of the gospel. As disciples of Jesus, we are all called to seek and care for the lost, fulfilling the evangelistic mission of the Church and the Great Commission to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20). This post delves into our research findings that illuminate how we can better connect with these individuals, particularly through the lens of Bible engagement. ]]></description><link>https://www.centerforbibleengagement.org/post/engaging-the-unreached-research-insights-for-evangelism</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6865a61aba7ee5785a823724</guid><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 21:47:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc345a_74759b2db8ef4ea5b71da70463e6e0d4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_766,h_563,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mariannedavis0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Passing On a Legacy of Faith: Key Insights from Asia Pacific]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's a deeply human desire to pass on what matters most in life. For many across the Asia Pacific (AP) region, this includes passing the...]]></description><link>https://www.centerforbibleengagement.org/post/passing-on-a-legacy-of-faith-key-insights-from-asia-pacific</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6849f570c56add09818e7390</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2025 22:25:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc345a_fdae7445c79e49299c46c6b7828ca0d9~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mariannedavis0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hidden Battles Within Our Churches ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jesus came as God in the flesh to heal the brokenhearted, recover sight to the blind, and set captives free (Luke 4:18-19). Compassion...]]></description><link>https://www.centerforbibleengagement.org/post/hidden-battles-within-our-churches</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6807ed3c765eb353ed597138</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:27:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc345a_e73763fa0d4d409ba054f3c9a667b97c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mariannedavis0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Bible Engagement &#38; Perceptions Among Young Adults ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The transition to adulthood is often marked by significant growth, exploration, and the navigation of complex challenges....]]></description><link>https://www.centerforbibleengagement.org/post/understanding-bible-engagement-perceptions-among-young-adults</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67f7f4fbe2fa4bec3f0adcad</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:03:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c59c7d_9d5dafbebd9d48afb56899b48b4ef27b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mariannedavis0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Podcasts vs Radio: Fueling Deeper Bible Engagement in the Digital Age  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traditional radio broadcasts have long been a staple for religious programming, but in an era dominated by digital media, ministries...]]></description><link>https://www.centerforbibleengagement.org/post/podcasts-vs-radio-fueling-deeper-bible-engagement-in-the-digital-age</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c22086f62eb5736dbf1b3b</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 21:18:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc345a_cef97f85a6e2405485a9b22a92f746f2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mariannedavis0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen Mental Health: Social Media, Spirituality, and Society]]></title><description><![CDATA[Researchers are sounding the alarms about a global mental-health crisis among teens. ​Recent studies indicate a global surge in teen...]]></description><link>https://www.centerforbibleengagement.org/post/teen-mental-health-social-media-spirituality-and-society</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67480fa35c57f1026b8b3c1d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2024 07:58:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc345a_8669951a4b4d4cba86ad22c938555b16~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_434,h_395,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mariannedavis0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defining and Measuring Spiritual Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Biblically, we’re called to go from “glory to glory” in our walk with Christ, to be transformed by the Holy Spirit into His likeness (2...]]></description><link>https://www.centerforbibleengagement.org/post/defining-and-measuring-spiritual-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6722a90392ddb1d7ab77bcc8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 Oct 2024 22:15:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc345a_aa3486344d964b7abaffaa7e7ff0aa4d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_835,h_327,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mariannedavis0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Bible Engagement Impacts Children’s Behavior]]></title><description><![CDATA[Does reading the Bible impact a child’s moral behavior?   Previous CBE research among adults and teens  show that people who frequently...]]></description><link>https://www.centerforbibleengagement.org/post/how-bible-engagement-impacts-children-s-behavior</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66a91eeffe074c72774a3665</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jul 2024 23:32:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c59c7d_65d3c3e17096408e8673bf438edfec3b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mariannedavis0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Well Are Church Attenders Dealing with Temptation?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every day, we’re tempted to do something that we know  will not honor God. 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Scientifically, it makes a “profound” difference. ]]></description><link>https://www.centerforbibleengagement.org/post/bible-engagement-a-key-to-spiritual-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6659f629377023bbb95fcf33</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 16:23:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c59c7d_4e025099217c4ffc926e499dff321e9d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mariannedavis0</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Navigating Tensions in the Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although Scripture teaches us that God’s love and salvation is for all, America still struggles with conflict along racial and ethnic...]]></description><link>https://www.centerforbibleengagement.org/post/navigating-racial-tensions-in-the-church</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6659effbcba9b154bc9a9a50</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 16:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c59c7d_710bc1d78a5649fb8d20714102d8cbf7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>mariannedavis0</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>