No One Told Us

“Before you, no one ever told us that we need to listen to or read the Bible completely!”

Z* told this simple yet surprising statement to ASM Bible Engagement Director, Dr. Tara Rye, in a recent training with leaders in an Asian context. These men had access to God’s Word, and were eager to make disciples—but they acknowledged they are still learning to engage with the Bible more fully.

Discipleship isn’t just sharing knowledge—it’s leading others into a deep, daily relationship with God through His Word.  

Your prayer and support of Bible Engagement make discipleship training like this possible, so these leaders in Asia can continue learning not only to engage with Scripture but also to teach others to do the same. 

Access to the Bible is crucial – but it’s just the beginning. Believers may still struggle to understand how to apply Scripture in their lives and ministries. But with Bible-based discipleship training, young leaders like these men can encounter God’s Word with fresh eyes and be equipped to share what they’ve learned—to raise up the next generation of disciple-makers.

Pray with us. Let’s ask God for the open doors and provision needed to provide additional discipleship training events for those asking. Praise God for ASM’s online Story-Centric Discipleship Training Course — pray that many leaders and learners will be blessed by this resource that your support makes possible. 

Your help is needed. Your gifts toward Bible Engagement will help empower leaders like Z* to understand and teach God’s Word with great confidence. Together, let’s equip more believers worldwide to “Be in the Word, Be with Jesus, and Be Transformed.”

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