Living Way Bible Study

The Bible class solution for growing churches

History of LWBS

Over 30 years ago, three Lutheran women had a vision of an in-depth Bible study - a study that would call for commitment of time and would enrich personal lives.

They observed this type of study as they attended different nondenominational Bible study classes. The question in their mind was: "Why can't Lutherans do this? Why can't members of the LCMS have the same opportunity to dig into God's Living Word?" With much prayer and determination a decision was made to start such a study and name it, Living Way Bible Study. The courses were to be written by pastors who had served LCMS congregations. The method of study would be a 4-step approach.

In 1982, the first two courses were introduced: The Gospel according to St. Matthew and the Acts of the Apostles, written by Bible scholar and pastor, Dr. Erwin Kurth. Since then, the number of courses has grown to 41 (22 New Testament and 19 Old Testament). The goal is that, in time, courses on the entire Bible will be available.

The first class was held in 1982 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Long Beach, CA. Now classes are held in 42 states and in Canada. Requests for information have come from Hong Kong/China, Panama, and the Philippines. New classes are added each year.

Living Way Bible Study is an auxiliary of the Pacific Southwest District of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod with a 15-member Board of Directors. It is a California nonprofit corporation and is supported entirely by freewill donations.

 

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