5 Ways Pastors Can Use the Bible App to Lead and Shepherd their Team in the New Year

For you, as a lead or senior pastor, nurturing your staff’s spiritual well-being is just as essential as guiding your congregation. This is also very applicable to those leading volunteer teams or staff departments! The Bible App is a treasure trove of tools to deepen your personal connection with God and each other. Here are five practical ways you can leverage the app to encourage and empower your team to grow in their journey with Christ this New Year:

1. Start a Bible Reading Plan Together

The Bible App offers an array of reading plans, covering topics from leadership to discipleship and spiritual growth. As a team, select a plan and dedicate yourselves to sharing in daily or weekly reflections on the chosen scriptures.

• Pro Tip: Choose a plan with daily devotional content and use the “Talk It Over” feature to share reflections, prayer requests, or insights within the app.

2. Host a Weekly Virtual Devotional

Let the app be your compass for these moments — whether you’re physically apart or just around the corner. Share your reflections and scriptures using the app’s features, then come together online for heartfelt conversations and communal prayer.

• For example, you might set a routine for each person to select a verse from their weekly reading to guide the discussion, which can help everyone grow in engagement and leadership.

3. Encourage Memorization Through Verse Images

Help your team meditate on God’s Word by creating and sharing verse images. These visually striking scriptures are great reminders for daily encouragement.

• Tip for Teams: Challenge your staff to create and share one verse image per week that resonates with them and display them during team meetings.

4. Use Prayer Lists for Team Accountability

The Bible App’s prayer list feature is a tool for sharing prayer requests and updates. It helps us to keep track of and pray for each other’s personal and ministry needs.

• How-To: Designate a team member weekly to maintain the list and celebrate answered prayers, nurturing a culture of thankfulness and trust.

5. Model and Celebrate Consistency

Your congregation looks to you. Empower them with the app’s streaks and badges, encouraging consistency in their time with God.

• Here’s an idea: spotlight those who reach milestones, like finishing a reading plan or keeping their streak, during staff meetings to fuel and affirm their spiritual journey.

The Bible App is more than just a personal devotion tool; it can be a catalyst for spiritual growth and unity within your team. By intentionally weaving these habits into your leadership, you can stir up a collective journey to draw closer to Christ and one another in this New Year.

Are you ready to lead your team to a deeper walk with Christ? Download the Bible App and start a plan together today!