Barna Stats about ​students and the bible...

-37% of students say they never ​read the Bible

-53% of students say they wish ​they could read their Bible more

-14% of students say their Bible ​reading has declined in the last ​year because they are too busy

-70% of students prefer a print ​Bible compared to an online ​version

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A few tips to help your student...

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Lead by Example

The best thing for a student is to see the ​adults in their life reading scripture. ​When students see their parents ​prioritize scripture, they too begin to ​prioritize it in their own life. A student’s ​connection to scripture gets even ​stronger when they see the adults in their ​life, not just read scripture, but apply it to ​their life.

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Have a Plan

When it comes to reading their Bible, ​students often don’t even know where to ​begin. By having a plan, students don’t ​have to wonder where to go next. Plans ​can include Youversion devotions, family ​devotions, or personal devotion books. ​The important thing is that the plan is ​simple, easy to follow, and meaningful ​for the student.

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Community is Necessary

Students learn best from scripture when ​they have a group of people to walk ​through scripture with. This community ​can be a youth group, small group, Bible ​study, or school friends. When they have ​a community it creates accountability ​and a safe place to ask questions and ​learn.