So many people start out the year with plans and goals for a better year.
Join us at Riverside Church for an eight-week journey through the New Testament and experience the transformative power of Scripture!
What if the key to a renewed year is different than you imagined? What if the secret to strength and success in every area of life has been within reach all along?
Millions have discovered the life-changing power of the Bible—the most widely read book in history. Now it’s your turn. Immerse yourself in God’s Word as it was meant to be read, and let it shape your life in ways you never expected. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow in faith and community!
The Anchored Life Challenge
1. Journey through the New Testament with us in eight weeks.
2. Join MidWeek or small group throughout The Anchored Life series.
Get Started
Start the 8-Week Reading Plan
Don’t forget to accept the Anchored Life Challenge! Once you do, you’ll receive an email with a link to the resources. Immerse Bibles are available downstairs in the Commons for just $10—one for every member of the family!
Experience the Immerse Daily Bible Reading in a way that fits your life! Listen to the audio version on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts—wherever you prefer.
Let Scripture come alive as you listen on the go, during your quiet time, or while tackling your daily routine.
Start listening today and grow deeper in your faith with us!
What is the Anchored Life Challenge?
The Anchored Life Challenge is an invitation for all of Riverside Church to step into a year that could be one of the most divisive yet—by anchoring ourselves in the clarifying truth of God’s Word.
The challenge is simple: Commit to reading through the New Testament in eight weeks as part of an Anchored Life Small Group or Midweek Group.
These groups will gather weekly to discuss insights, share learnings, and celebrate “aha” moments from the Immerse Bible in a relaxed, conversational setting—just like any other book club.
Join us and discover the power of Scripture in community!
What is the Immerse Bible?
It is a “reading Bible” that has restored the formatting of the Bible to its original layout by removing the features we’ve added over time (chapter numbers, verse numbers, section headings, cross references, footnotes, etc.). This makes it read more like the grand narrative it was written to be. The translation is Tyndale’s widely respected New Living Translation – a modern, readable translation that’s accessible to readers of all ages.
One of the more innovative and refreshing aspects of the Immerse Bible is its book club approach to reading and discussing the Bible together. Book club members will read through the New Testament together over the course of eight weeks, gathering each week to discuss the same 4 questions that anyone can answer, regardless of where they are on their faith journey:
- What stood out to you this week?
- Was there anything that was confusing or troubling?
- Did anything make you think differently about God?
- How might this change the way that we live?
How do I get into an Anchored Life Group or Class?
If you’re already in a small group, you’re all set! Each of our existing groups will become an Anchored Life Small Group or Class for the duration of the series.
Not in a group? We are offering an on-campus experience to make discussing and processing what we read each week as easy and convenient as possible. Starting February 26, the whole family can join us every Wednesday night as we discuss each week’s readings. You can stop by the Next Steps desk for more information.
Is this something I could invite a friend or my "One Life" to join in on?
Absolutely! Because the Immerse Bible takes more of a book club approach that virtually everyone in our culture is aware of, this is actually a perfect opportunity to extend an invitation to join you and your group. It’s more of a Bible “exploration” than a Bible “study” that makes for a great introduction to God’s Word for someone who may never have engaged or experienced it before.