What's New at BibleWorkbench

Welcome to BibleWorkbench!

For nearly twenty years, BD. Andrew KilleibleWorkbench has been a unique resource for encountering the Bible in a new way. Our faithful core of writers and editors work hard to bring you study designs that will consistently challenge, stretch, and enliven you and your participants.

We have long believed that BibleWorkbench is not so much a product as a process. We hope you will take advantage of upcoming training events (you'll find them listed at Center News ). BWB is also a community of those who, week after week, explore the possibilities of new life and transformation through stories of the Bible. We invite you to be a part of the BibleWorkbench experience.

Don't hesitate to contact our staff if you have questions or comments about BibleWorkbench or how you can use it in your own situation.

Grace and peace,

D. Andrew Kille
Editor, BibleWorkbench

Liking and Sharing

April 2012

I lift up my eyes to the hills . . .

Spring has finally arrived in California! I know, those of you in colder climes wonder how we know. For me, the proof is when the foothills I can see from the patio behind my house turn a lush emerald green and all around the neighborhood trees are putting out new leaves. Before long, those hills will turn the characteristic brown which gives California the name of "The Golden State" (and you thought it was because of the gold rush!)

In this time following the celebration of Easter and the coming of Pentecost, I want to remind you of the several ways that you can stay in touch with the Educational Center and BibleWorkbench. You have clearly found your way to our website, where you can find information and support resources of various kinds. But did you know there is also a blog and a Facebook page? Not only do they provide additional perspectives, but they also offer a chance for you to share with others what you have gained.

At the Workbench, our BibleWorkbench blog, not only features excerpts from the weekly "Reading Between the Lines" sections, but additional reflection on the Bible and the role it plays in our culture today. Recent posts have discussed Kim Kardashian and handling your money (no, really, there's a connection to the Bible!), God's "Apps" for your life, former President Jimmy Carter's understanding of the Bible, and a neo-conservative Jesus. You can subscribe to the blog to be notified of new posts; just click on "Follow" in the lower right-hand corner. There are also buttons to help you share a post through e-mail, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media connections.

Another link is through our Facebook page. Here you will also see notices of training opportunities, of new postings on the blog, and other news and information of interest. Did you know that if you click "Like" on items on the BibleWorkbench page, you can spread the word among your friends and acquaintances?

Take a look; Like it; pass it on! Let's get the word about BibleWorkbench out there!

Grace and Peace,

Andy Kille
Editor

On the Web

January 2012

Just a quick note to mention that the index of scripture readings used in the first 19 volumes of BibleWorkbench is now available in the Resources section of the website. You can find it here. I also hope that you will take time to check our our Facebook page (be sure to Like us!) and the BibleWorkbench blog.

In an upcoming issue, I will be sharing some thoughts about the impact of online communication on the BibleWorkbench, both in terms of content and in terms of the interpersonal dynamics of a BibleWorkbench group. We're aware that there is a wide span of interest in and comfort with the tools and resources of the digital world. The fact that you are reading this suggests that you are at least online and interested in the Educational Center and its work.

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Advent 2011

November/December 2011

Can it really be Advent already? BibleWorkbench begins its 19th year with the Advent issue and we're moving slowly but steadily into the digital era. You'll begin to find more links to sources and additional resources that have become available online. Be sure to check the BibleWorkbench Resources link on the right hand side of the page.

I've just returned from the Annual Meeting of the Society of Biblical Literature, which met in San Francisco this year. It's always a remarkable experience- thousands of biblical scholars attending hundreds of sessions on every aspect of Bible study one could imagine- sessions were focused on topics like Bible and Film, Ecology and the Bible, John, Jesus, and History, and the Use, Influence, and Impact of the Bible. So many choices, and only so much time in a day!

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Writers and Editors Meeting

October 2011

We have just wrapped up the annual gathering of writers and editors for BibleWorkbench in Charlotte. It is always a wonderful experience to get together with the talented people who bring BibleWorkbench to you week after week, but this time was especially rich and exciting. As the Educational Center expands its work in developing new resources for personal growth and transformation by engaging with stories, we had the unusual opportunity to experience profound and provocative stories in several different forms.

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Fall 2011

September 25 will be the first Sunday in the last issue of volume 18 of BibleWorkbench. The final weeks of the year will bring chances to live into texts not only from Matthew, the gospel that is highlighted in readings for Year A of the lectionary, but from Philippians, Exodus, Revelation and Ezekiel as well. Be sure to check the Links for BWB 18.6 for further reading.

We are also coming to the end of the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible in 1611. The year has seen numerous groups celebrating, commenting, and reflection on that venerable text. You can take a look at sites by the King James Bible Trust, and Thomas Nelson Publishers for background information and history.

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