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A poll by LifeWay Research of over 2,000 Americans who read the Bible at least once a month found that only about a third of them read it almost every single day, although the average reader owns 3.6 copies of the Bible.

"We learn from this study among American Bible readers that owning multiple Bibles is much more prevalent than regularly investing time in reading it," said Ed Stetzer, president of LifeWay Research, on the organization's website. 

LifeWay Research spoke with participants over the phone, and gathered information on the habits of Bible readers – including where and when they read their Bibles. There seemed to be a wide range of responses at to how frequently Bible readers actually read the Scriptures. Thirty-seven percent of respondents said they do it nearly every day, while 22 percent read it three to five times a week and another 22 percent read it once or twice a week. Up to 11 percent read the Bible two or three times a month, and eight percent read it only once a month. more >>

If there is any common thread to be found among evangelical churches in America when it comes to relationships with their Muslim neighbors it may simply be fear.

Geo-political battles around the world between Islamic and Christian influences translate to strained relationships between evangelical Christians and Muslims in the United States, according to several Christian leaders interviewed by The Christian Post for this series.

It may still be premature to spot out any trends in bridge building efforts by churches in the U.S., but that doesn't mean Christian leaders are not taking a closer look and developing strategies on how to navigate the mission field within their own borders. more >>

The leadership of a major Christian retailer has voted to continue selling the latest translation of the New International Version.

Trustees of LifeWay Christian Resources approved the NIV 2011 for their stores in response to a nonbinding resolution passed by the Southern Baptist Convention in 2011 asking LifeWay to reconsider sale of the controversial translation.

Dr. Douglas J. Moo, chair of the Committee on Bible Translation, which translated the NIV 2011, told The Christian Post that he welcomed the decision on the part of the trustees. more >>

LifeWay Christian Resources, one of the world's largest providers of Christian products and services, has planned a June debut for The Gospel Project, a three-year study plan with 13-week units that promises to present the stories behind the Bible in a brand new way.

The managing director of The Gospel Project Trevin Wax, in an interview with The Christian Post, has revealed what makes this Bible study project different from all the rest.

"We've noticed that a lot of times, people have Biblical knowledge, but are lacking in their understanding of how the Bible fits together as a whole – the story that the Bible tells, that focuses on Jesus Christ and what he has done for us. The Gospel Project begins with the Gospel as a starting point so that we interpret the Bible through the lens of what Jesus Christ has done for us, so that all of creation exists to exalt the supremacy of Jesus Christ and that our Bible readings must have that purpose as well." more >>

A church in Houston has decided not to use the New International Version of the Bible because of concerns the pastor has regarding the accuracy of the new translation.

Pastor Gregg Matte, of Houston’s First Baptist Church (FBC), will instead use the Holman Christian Standard Bible for his services. Houston’s FBC explains that there are several reasons that were taken into consideration involving the changing of Bibles.

A statement posted on the FBC website explains that there are two qualities which they look for in a Bible, they are accuracy and readability. Upon review of the changes made to the New International Version (NIV), Pastor Gregg believed that it was no longer as accurate in terms of reflecting the meaning of original biblical texts. more >>

The charges of child sexual assault and the alleged cover-up revolving around the Penn State University football team are pushing Christian leaders throughout the U.S. to respond with warnings and advice to pastors and congregations on how to protect children.

One such response came from evangelical leader Dr. Thom Rainer, who is president and CEO of LifeWay Christian Resources, an arm of the Southern Baptist Convention. Rainer addressed pastors, youth leaders, and lay leaders in a post published on his website Thursday that outlined five “absolutely necessary steps that will avoid problems before they occur” while protecting children from sexual predators.

The LifeWay publishing executive, who describes himself as an avid college football fan and devoted family man, also wrote that “the university’s sexual abuse scandal has saddened and angered me, because it is everyone’s job to protect our children.” more >>