BIBLE RECOMMENDATIONS (by age group)
ADULTS
The JOURNEY
NIV The Journey: The Study Bible for Spiritual Seekers ($13-$25)
Recommended by Pastor Heather
My aunts purchased this Bible for me back in 1996 when I was going through a personal crisis and needed God more than ever. It provides easy tools to start reading and understanding the Bible. You can search topics, read brief overviews of book themes and begin a journey of faith that feels relevant. Heather
Notes and insights are woven throughout the complete NIV Bible text and address key questions you may be asking about the Bible and its relevance today.
ESV Archaeology Study Bible Hardcover ($28-$59)
Recommended by Pastor Mike
The cover looks boring and dusty but the comments and info pages are really great for both unchurched and churched alike. A lot of good ancient near east facts and artifacts that helps you understand and believe - Mike
The ESV Archaeology Study Bible roots the biblical text in its historical and cultural context, offering readers a framework for better understanding the people, places, and events recorded in Scripture.
ESV STUDY BIBLE
TEENS
LIVE: THE TEEN BIBLE
Live: The Teen Bible ($25)
Recommended by Josh Porizky Youth Director
Great for students new to faith or wanting to go deeper in their faith. Speaks to many of the challenges and developments teens will experience as they pass through adolescence. Super easy to read and has lots of notes to help students understand what God is saying. - Josh
Art, photos, and other creative forms of self-expression from youth are packed into this Bible as a launching point to drive teens into God's Word.
KIDS
JESUS STORYBOOK BIBLE
NIrV Study Bible for Kids (Ages 6-10) $17-$30
Recommended by Joy Moon, Kids Zone Director
Written at a third grade level and takes you through the entire Bible, verse by verse - Joy
With colorful artwork, easy-to-read Bible text, and fun features, kids will engage with the Bible in a way that makes it stick.
ILLUSTRATED HOLY BIBLE
Adventure Bible Series ($13-$33)
Recommended by Joy Moon, Kids Zone Director
I love the Adventure Bible series. It is well laid out for different ages, and includes great online resources as well - Joy
Adventure Bible for Little Ones is a board book great for infants and toddlers
Adventure Bible Storybook is great for Preschoolers
NIrV Adventure Bible for Early Readers is a great study bible for students 5-10. There are great tips, stories, and illustrations included, though, which are great.
Jesus Storybook Bible
Recommended by Joy Moon, Kids Zone Director
The Jesus Storybook Bible is the quintessential book for parents, grandparents, pastors, and anyone else who wants to share God’s Never Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love with children.
NIRV STUDY BIBLE FOR KIDS
NIrV Illustrated Holy Bible for Kids $25-$30
Recommended by Joy Moon, Kids Zone Director
This Bible is told in a story format. This Bible goes through all of the chapters of the Bible, but each section of each chapter is summarized, rather than going verse by verse.
NIV ADVENTURE BIBLE