10/01/2026
It’s right here in black and white, and it couldn’t be more clear.
One sermon a week won’t change your life, and there’s research to prove it.
Be honest about the circle you run in. Are the people around you actually in the Word, or are you all just showing up together, consuming one more service, one more night of worship, and calling it growth?
It’s well known statement that, you become the average of the people you spend the most time with. If your circle only ever consumes, you will inherently become a consumer; not a student, nor a disciple.
Here’s the finding that should change how you think about it. The “Power of 4” is research from the Center for Bible Engagement: engaging Scripture four or more days a week is the single strongest predictor of spiritual growth. They studied 100,000+ people over eight years. One to three days a week landed basically the same as never opening it. At day four, everything changed.
People who engage Scripture 4+ days a week are:
30% less likely to feel lonely
32% less likely to struggle with anger
40% less likely to feel bitter
57% less likely to struggle with alcohol
59% less likely to view po*******hy
60% less likely to feel spiritually stagnant
That’s what we’re building at Bayside Young Professionals. We’re starting Bible in a Year together. We’re going deep, and we hold each other accountable. Thursday October 1st, is the soft launch in the New Testament.
We have the plan and Bible study kit on our Instagram page, go there to get more information.
Come get connected to YP. We start Thursday 7PM, in Studio B at Bayside Church Granite Bay | Roseville.
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See you Thursday
Stop consuming. Start studying.
It’s simply black and white.
Source: Center for Bible Engagement, “The Power of 4” (Cole & Ovwigho). 100,000+ people over 8 years.
PS. IF YOU SAW THIS LATE, that is not an excuse to skip this experience. You can catch up and you’ll still be surrounded by people who are studying the Word and will help you do the same. Come as YOU are.
