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PRODUCING RESEARCH
& RESOURCES
That Lead to Life Transformation
Research plays a key role in our mission to help people grow spiritually. We investigate how people best connect with Scripture and what a difference it makes in their lives.
The Center for Bible Engagement (CBE) initially sought to answer the question: Why do so many people own Bibles but so few read them? Building upon that research, CBE now goes beyond simple Bible usage statistics to consider attitudes and behaviors that significantly impact spiritual growth and a person's relationship with God. The primary goal of CBE is to conduct research and produce resources that will help people engage with God's Word.
Since its inception in 2003, CBE has become the foremost center addressing Bible engagement and spiritual growth.
Our researchers have surveyed more than 650,000 people around the world about their spiritual lives. You can browse in-depth research findings below.
SNAPSHOT OF THE 650,000+ SURVEYED
THE POWER OF 4
A key CBE discovery is that the life of someone who engages Scripture four or more times a week looks radically different from the life of someone who does not. In fact, the lives of Christians who do not engage with the Bible most days of the week look no different from the lives of non-believers.
Someone who engages with the Bible four or more times a week is:
407%
more likely to memorize Scripture
59%
less likely to view pornography
30%
less likely to struggle with loneliness
228%
more likely to share their faith
with others
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