For a growing number of Protestant churches around the country, programs that encourage congregants to embark on Bible-reading curricula have become a steady trend.
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Bonnie Grotheer prays after a Bible study session Friday at St. John’s Lutheran Church in midtown, where a group has set out to read the entire Bible in 90 days at a pace of 12 pages a day.
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Carol Rauen listens to a discussion during bible study.
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Associate Pastor Leslie Welton of St. John’s Lutheran Church leads the Bible study group Friday. The study group was timed to coincide with Lent and the Easter season. The Houston-based Bible in 90 Days ministry has encouraged participants to read the Scriptures since 1999.
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Pastor Frank Espegren, right, sits with congregants attending the Bible study group run by St. John’s associate pastor, Leslie Welton.
