Scripture Awakening’s Mission is to provide resources that equip people to Read, Study, and Live God’s Word, awakened to its transformative power for their lives, communities, and the world. Scripture Awakening has developed a comprehensive, integrated, and user-friendly approach to the Bible. Discover what believers worldwide have found: a greater understanding of the Bible, a stronger faith, spiritual growth, and a deeper relationship with God. Scripture Awakening is comprised of three integrated and complementary ministry branches:
Mission & Purpose
B90
Bible in 90 Days (B90) is a group oriented Bible reading plan that engages people in a 90 day, cover-to-cover reading of the Bible. A specially designed Bible (NIV), B90 Books, B90 Teaching Videos, and small group participation all combine to make this a life-changing experience.
BNEXT
BNEXT Bible Studies answer the ‘What’s next?’ question everyone asks after completing B90. BNEXT studies move users into a deeper application of God’s Word. BNEXT leadership development resources help churches build leaders, small groups, and disciples for Christ.
BEYOND
BEYOND Words podcasts inform and inspire you to live your faith. Biblically-based books, small group and leader training resources help Christians grow in a deeper understanding of God’s Word, to apply its Truth to their lives, and strengthen the faith and works of Christ’s Church.
The Need
“Americans revere the Bible — but, by and large, they don’t read it. And because we don’t read it, we have become a nation of Biblical illiterates.”
— George Gallup, Jr. & Jim Castelli • Americans and the Bible
You would think the Church would have solutions. But the general lack of Biblical grounding threatens the very life of the Church. Eighty percent of Americans claim to be Christian, yet only 10% of Christians have actually read the entire Bible. Most Christians lack the life-giving power of Scripture. Too spiritually weak to stand against the temptations of the world, Christians are literally unable to follow simple Biblical norms for holy and happy living.
Thus, marriages are failing, families are falling apart, and frustrated, burned-out pastors cannot keep up with it all. The Body of Christ withers from a lack of spiritual hunger. The need for spiritual hunger in God’s people is clearly evident. We pray and try to mobilize people to return to the Word. Mark Steiner, President of Through the Bible Publishers, lamented:
“Biblical illiteracy is the single most significant threat to the viability of the Church in America. Do I really mean that? Yes, I absolutely do — and here’s why — God has established His Word as a cultural watershed. Once the Bible has been removed from the heart and mind of a person or a civilization, collapse is imminent. Our postmodern culture is gravely ignorant of God’s thoughts and the Bible’s wisdom. Our churches are largely impotent. Our society is therefore at risk. The walls of protection are crumbling. It is time to rebuild — brick-by-brick — using the reinforcing precepts found in God’s Word.”
— Mark Steiner • Squaring Off with Biblical Illiteracy: Seven Bricks for Establishing the Foundation
Scripture Awakening’s B90 reading program and BNEXT Bible studies have helped restore and increase Biblical literacy. We invite you to discover what believers in 50 U.S. states, 21 countries, and 5 continents have found: a greater understanding of the Bible, a stronger faith, spiritual growth, and a deepened relationship with the living God.
Our Vision
The Bible describes the first humans who turned from God failed to obey His Words. They ate from the wrong tree in Eden. Since then the world has borne the consequences. God’s remedy was to send His Son to atone for our sins, and by His Spirit we can live fully and freely for His glory. But we cannot enjoy God’s remedy if we don’t obey God’s Word. Scripture is like a “tree of life.” Therefore, Scripture Awakening’s three ministries enable us to: READ B90, STUDY BNEXT, LIVE BEYOND, with each ministry rooted in one common source: the Bible.
When we READ, STUDY and LIVE God’s Word, we can enjoy the abundant life Jesus promised. B90 is designed to help people read through the entire Bible in 90 days. After reading B90, people often ask, “What’s next?” BNEXT Bible Studies provide a deeper understanding of God’s Word. Likewise, those who use BNEXT studies will move BEYOND mediocrity and live God’s Word. BEYOND podcasts inform and inspire God’s people to live out their faith daily. With Scripture Awakening resources, you can enjoy fruit that comes from being awakened to the power of God’s Word!
Our History
Scripture Awakening
William P. (Bill) Campbell experienced the process of transformation that comes through discipleship at a young age. His parents founded Community Bible Study, a ministry that now reaches over 200,000 people in America and is established in more than 60 nations. Bill’s involvement with Community Bible Study through the years helped to shape his life and vision. Thus, when he began pastoring, Bill sensed God’s call to develop a ministry using the same basic principles for the Church. Bill has authored and tested many Biblical materials. With the help of his doctoral studies, his keen board of directors, and the insights and development efforts of the initial executive director, Stephen Eyre, the ministry had been well tested and aimed for a national launch in 2013. To strengthen the ministry’s impact, Bill’s radio outreach was folded into the Scripture Awakening umbrella. Still, after nearly two decades of building the foundation of Scripture Awakening, an important piece of the puzzle was missing. And then, directed in God’s Providence, Bill connected with B90 founder, Ted Cooper.
Our History
Bible in 90 Days
In 1999, Ted Cooper, an agnostic, decided to try to read the Bible. As an accountant with a penchant for orderliness, Ted figured that if he read 12 pages of his Bible each day, he could finish it in ninety days. Ted got about halfway through the Book when he became a believer and follower of Christ. He finished his reading and was so excited that he did it again. In 2001, he created a course to help other people read the Bible cover to cover, and in 2002, he left his career to found Bible in 90 Days. In 2003, he and his ministry team developed their first video series and in 2005, Zondervan published curriculum and a Bible specifically for Bible in 90 Days. B90 grew and developed — reaching churches around the world and across denominations. B90 is enjoyed in small groups ranging from 2 to 1,000 people, spanning 50 states and 20 countries. B90 became a useful tool in prisons as well. In 2012, Ted developed health issues, so he and his board of directors decided that Bible in 90 Days needed a new home. After much prayer and searching, they were led to unite with Scripture Awakening.
