Simplify the Story of God for Your Church

The 30-Minute Bible makes the Bible’s big story clear and accessible for everyone.

In just 30 minutes a day for 30 days, readers will gain a clear understanding of Scripture, a deeper trust in God’s Word, and a closer relationship with Jesus.

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    The Book

    Equip your church with the Bible’s big story—clear, engaging, and transformational for all ages.

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    Discussion Guide

    Spark deeper faith and connection with this 12-week guide to God’s story and its impact on life today, easily customized into a 30-week discussion.

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    Sermon Series

    Bring the Bible to life with this free, customizable six-week series designed to inspire and connect.

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Cover of the book 'The Drama of Scripture: Finding Our Place in the Biblical Story' by Craig G. Bartholomew and Michael W. Goheen, second edition, featuring a biblical scene illustration with people and ancient architecture.

Recommended Reading for Further Study

Craig Bartholomew co-authored this best-selling book, an expanded version of the biblical story. Now in it’s third edition, this book follows the same format as The 30-Minute Bible, making it a great resource for deeper study.

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Video Series by Craig Bartholomew

Hear from noted Bible scholar and co-author Craig Bartholomew in these six videos, each describing one of the six acts of the Biblical story.

For use with the sermon series or discussion guides, these videos deepen understanding. Simply provide your email below for instant access.

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  • Margaret Grun Kibben, Chaplain, U. S. House of Representatives

    “The approachable nature of this book reflects God's desire to relate to us through God's Word, even today."

  • Josh McDowell, author of Evidence Demnds a Verdict

    “If you are curious about the Bible or if you seek answers about life that you have not yet found, then I highly recommend this book.”

  • John Perkins

    "Helpful in understanding the big story of Scripture and I pray it would be useful to many."

  • Pastor Gonzales

    "Paige and Craig have written the book that we always knew we needed but could never find. This is an essential tool for discipling God's people to take up our role in God's story!"

  • Todd Hunter, Anglican Bishop

    "Whether you are new to the Bible or looking for a fresh engagement with it, the 30-Minute Bible is a book I highly recommend."

  • Jack Baca, Senior Pastor

    The authors have given us solid biblical knowledge from a broadly ecumenical point of view that teachers from any Christian tradition can use with confidence."

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Equip your church for a transformative journey

By introducing The 30-Minute Bible to your church, you create a shared knowledge base that transcends individual interpretations. Together, your congregation can explore the core messages of the Bible in a concise and approachable way, fostering a stronger, more cohesive community.

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Strengthen your church, deepen faith

By integrating The 30-Minute Bible into your church::

  • Members gain a clearer understanding of the Bible’s teachings

  • Group discussions foster community bonds and spiritual growth

  • Leaders have an easy tool to structure teaching and discussion

  • Diverse perspectives lead to richer, more inclusive discussions

  • Individuals are empowered to share their faith more confidently

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