top of page


Hidden Battles Within Our Churches
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...
3 min read


Understanding Bible Engagement & Perceptions Among Young Adults
The transition to adulthood is often marked by significant growth, exploration, and the navigation of complex challenges....
3 min read


Podcasts vs Radio: Fueling Deeper Bible Engagement in the Digital Age
Traditional radio broadcasts have long been a staple for religious programming, but in an era dominated by digital media, ministries...
3 min read


The Spiritual Lives of People Around the World: Below the Surface
What do followers of religions around the world truly believe? While it’s fairly simple to find formal teachings of different religions...
4 min read


Teen Mental Health: Social Media, Spirituality, and Society
Researchers are sounding the alarms about a global mental-health crisis among teens. Recent studies indicate a global surge in teen...
4 min read


Defining and Measuring Spiritual Growth
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...
5 min read


How Bible Engagement Impacts Children’s Behavior
Does reading the Bible impact a child’s moral behavior? Previous CBE research among adults and teens show that people who frequently...
10 min read


How Well Are Church Attenders Dealing with Temptation?
Every day, we’re tempted to do something that we know will not honor God. The Center for Bible Engagement (CBE) has extensively studied...
8 min read


Research: Factors that Help and Hinder Bible Reading
One of the first questions the Center for Bible Engagement (CBE) sought to answer was “Why do so many people own Bibles, but so few read...
6 min read


Bible Engagement and "The Power of 4": A Key to Spiritual Growth
What difference does engaging the Bible make in a person’s life? Scientifically, it makes a “profound” difference.
9 min read


Navigating Tensions in the Church
Although Scripture teaches us that God’s love and salvation is for all, America still struggles with conflict along racial and ethnic...
8 min read
bottom of page