We invite you to make a plan now to read the New Testament in a year, along with the congregation. It’s a very possible and practical goal, and it would be powerful for us individually and for our congregation to read the New Testament together. Pick up a printed Bible you already have, or use a free mobile app such as the YouVersion (Bible.com). Choose a readable, accurate translation (ask Pastor John!). We use the modern Common English Bible (CEB) in worship. Choose a regular place and time for this habit. And choose one of the plans we recommend or choose your own.

You could use the 5x5x5 plan from the Navigators (five minutes a day, five days a week, and five ways to digger deeper) found at the link below. There are 260 chapters in the New Testament, and there are 260 workdays (Monday-Friday) in the year! You could also watch the helpful overview videos of all the New Testament books at the link below.

If you use a mobile app, we recommend plan from YouVersion in the link below. Be sure to get the app to use on your mobile device.

A church study (REVEAL) twenty years ago discovered that, “The most effective strategy for moving people forward in their journey of faith is…helping them engage the Bible on their own outside of church.” Simply, spiritual growth occurs when we take responsibility for our own discipleship and practice the age old spiritual habits of prayer, Bible reading, and relationships.

Make your plan now so you’re ready to start reading the New Testament January 1, 2026. Contact Pastor John if you want any help or want to be part of a group, reading the New Testament together.