Ryan and Mack sit down with Isaac Stiles and Ethan English to discuss how evangelistic Bible studies can be a powerful, church-centered tool for reaching unbelievers, especially on college campuses.

Topics Discussed

 
02:00 – What Makes Across Campus Unique
Clear gospel focus, evangelistic priority, biblical grounding, and local church centrality.

04:00 – What Campus Ministry Looks Like Practically
Building relationships, leading Bible studies, and training students to evangelize.

07:00 – Why This Matters for Missions
Campus ministry as preparation for global missions and cross-cultural evangelism.

10:30 – The Role of Evangelistic Bible Studies
Why reading Scripture with unbelievers is the primary evangelistic method.

14:00 – Teaching People to Read the Bible
Helping students understand and apply Scripture for life.

18:00 – Why Teaching Matters (Not Just “Discovery”)
The importance of explaining the text clearly rather than avoiding instruction.

22:00 – Stories of Conversion Through Scripture
Testimonies of students encountering Jesus directly through the Bible.

25:00 – Why the Gospel of Mark is Often Used
How Mark’s structure forces readers to respond to Jesus.

27:00 – Training Leaders for Bible Studies
Equipping students and staff to rightly handle and teach Scripture.

29:30 – Starting Bible Studies: Timing & Relationships
Why relational groundwork is key before inviting someone to study the Bible.

32:00 – One-on-One vs Group Studies
Flexibility in format depending on context and opportunity.

33:00 – Why Not Start a Church from a Bible Study?
The necessity of connecting new believers to a local church for discipleship.

36:00 – The Church’s Role in Discipleship
Why mature leadership and intergenerational community matter.

38:00 – Why Read the Bible with Non-Christians?
Confidence in God’s Word as the means of salvation and transformation.

40:00 – Cultural Shifts & Spiritual Hunger
Growing openness among students searching for meaning and hope.

Resources Mentioned

 
One-to-One Bible Reading by David Helm

Christianity Explained by Mark Dever