Year Through the Bible: How Asbury Church Is Building Scripture-Shaped Disciples

About this episode

Pastor Andrew Forrest discusses how Asbury Church is engaging its congregation with Scripture through a Year Through the Bible initiative.

How do you lead a congregation into deeper engagement with Scripture—and sustain it together? Pastor Andrew Forrest joins Dan Ehrman on The Church Around the World to share how Asbury Church in Tulsa is guiding the entire church through The One Year Bible in 2026 with a “Year Through the Bible” initiative built around shared rhythms, joy-filled discipleship, and practical tools pastors can adapt in their own contexts. Andrew also reflects on the difficult leadership transition of leaving the church he planted and pastored for over a decade to serve Asbury following its disaffiliation from a denomination. Along the way, he offers wisdom for shepherding people through change, grounding ministry identity in faithfulness rather than outcomes, and leading with love in an anxious and divided age. The conversation includes insights from Andrew’s book, Love Goes First, and practical ideas for cultivating spiritual habits that shape a church’s life together. Church Connect Church Connect – Access trusted resources from leading Christian publishers to strengthen your church. Enjoy everyday bulk discounts of up to 45%, free shipping on orders over $50, and more. Every purchase supports the…

People in this episode

Host: Dan Ehrman

Guest: Andrew Forrest

Topics covered

• Scripture engagement
• discipleship
• leadership transition
• church identity
• spiritual habits

Keywords

• Asbury Church
• The One Year Bible
• Love Goes First
• joy-filled discipleship
• spiritual habits

Mentioned in this episode

Products: The One Year Bible, Love Goes First

Books & works: Year Through the Bible, Scripture, Love Goes First

Places: Tulsa

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