“the most faith encouraging course I’ve attended since Alpha”

“Let the redeemed of the LORD tell their story…”

— Psalm 107:2

what people are saying

  • “This course changed my life! It's changed the way I read God's word, It's changed the way I think about God's word and it's revolutionised the way I preach the gospel and bring the kingdom in my daily life! My heart genuinely burned during these teachings and I was brought to tears in each session at just how amazing God and his word is, so grateful for how he's chosen to use Chris in this way.”

    Daniel, Wellbeing Practitioner

  • "I must confess that I was a bit sceptical when I decided to join this course, but these weeks have blown up my mind; I never thought as much in my life. In addition to having learnt a lot on that curious book which is called the Bible (that I had never opened before in my entire life), I learnt a lot about myself. I really felt that some texts were talking to me, and I must say thanks. I realised that Jesus' messages were all the reasons why I decided to study politics."

    Amélie, Politics Student

  • "I grew up with bible stories - reading them, being told them at school, and watching versions of them in films. Until I attended this course, however, I never appreciated how these stories related to each other. Because of His:Story, I now understand the Bible as a single, unified story of God and His relationship with us. It is, in many respects, the start of a story that continues in each of our lives today. Since attending the His:Story course, I have maintained a daily habit of Bible reading. The impact on my faith has been immeasurable. Thank you."

    Kenny, Criminal Justice System

  • “His Story is a fantastic programme. Working through the course taught me so much about the story, how it connects, and took away the "fear" of reading the bible. The content is original, intelligent and well structured. One of the best courses I've ever done!"

    Oliver, Senior Advisor

  • “I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for His:Story. I have gained so much from this in such a short space of time…. I am viewing the Bible for the first time as a 'Story' — not a series of disjointed, separate tales. [I have]…a much better understanding of the Old Testament in a way I have never experienced before. If I'm honest I have always struggled / avoided the Old Testament …But since the start of His:Story, my ears prick up now as I hear how they fit into the 'Story'. …I now have a beautiful Study Bible and I am eager to continue reading and studying. Scrolling my phone first thing on a Saturday morning has now been replaced by Bible Study!”

    Cathy, Independent Researcher

  • “I just wanted to formally thank you for running probably the most faith encouraging course I’ve attended since Alpha back in 2005. Before the course started, there was no way I could have summarised the Bible in five minutes in a loving and purposeful way to demonstrate God’s love for a stranger to the Christian faith. The work book was fantastic because it was small but packed with succinct bookmarks to key people, events and passages. The discussions were absolutely amazing. This course has comforted me and built my faith.”

    Mark, Driving Instructor

  • “We enjoyed the His:Story course immensely. It goes beyond enjoying it: being part of it has really encouraged and inspired me to really think about my faith again. To look deeper again at why I believe what I believe, and what it means. I'm excited about my faith, I've fallen deeper in love with Jesus and I'm loving reading my Bible again too! Thanks for doing such a fabulous job in teaching and inspiring us to delve deeper and to share our faith in a sincere, informed and loving way.”

    Patrick & Denise, Owners of a giant labrador

  • “His:Story has brilliantly shown us the narrative setting from the Old Testament for the coming and work of Messiah in the New.”

    Brian & Marguerite, Retired

  • "His Story has really helped me see the overarching story of the Bible and how each biblical section connects with the bigger story. His Story has given me confidence and a framework to share God's big story in 5-10mins - such a great skill to have. ...My faith has definitely grown, particularly in understanding how a good God creates a good creation, and relentlessly pursues His people in order to reconcile a broken world to himself. The workbook is excellent quality, beautifully illustrated and written. "

    Pete, Trainee Pastor

  • "I found that the course really practically helped me in my own personal worship - particularly I found that the picture of God's grace given in the course really helped me to better know and understand God's love, promises and grace in a new light."

    Callum, Engineering Student

  • “Just had to drop you a note to thank you for delivering the programme so skillfully. I’ve grown in my faith, feel more equipped to talk about our Lord in everyday situations, and I’m back into the habit of reading the Bible regularly. Really inspired to be a better me by being a version of Him! Thank you.”

    Jacqui, Senior Business Partner

  • "His:Story took me from an average understanding of the Bible to a much better understanding of the overall picture of the Bible. …I have learnt to read the OT through the lens of Jesus. ….I have really enjoyed every session and can more confidently tell God's Story of the Bible and how it fits together.”

    Sophia, Online Course Instructor

  • "I wanted to say how much I have enjoyed doing His:Story this term! It has really helped me understand and make sense of the Bible as a whole in way that I feel I never have before! So thank you so so much!!"

    Elizabeth, Student

  • “His:Story has been life changing for me in that it has helped me link the Old Testament and New and build a complete picture of the bible. Increasing my knowledge of the bible which has helped me to feel more confident to share the story of the bible with others. It has come more alive to me instead of 66 separate books it is now an even more relatable story that now makes sense! It has helped me to see clearly the Love story that God has for his people and his intricate plan for us and Jesus as our Lord and Saviour that intertwines from Genesis to Revelation.”

    Paulette, Discipleship Year

  • "...it’s honestly been so enlightening and massively life changing and can’t thank you enough."

    Afton, Physiotherapist

the course

His:Story introduces you to the big story of the Bible. It covers the major characters and events, to help you learn how the core theme of the Scriptures weaves together to give a vision for humanity. It shows you how Jesus of Nazareth is the epicentre of the story of humankind, and shows you how His central message is the central message of the Bible:

“The Kingdom of God has come near.”

- Mark 1:15

The course can be completed by individuals or by a group, and the teaching material is completely free. Each session includes up to one hour of teaching, with a further 30-45 minutes of discussion questions for groups.

The course covers the Bible in six sessions:

creation

exodus

land

exile

Jesus

church

why story?

Many people pick up a Bible and try to read, but find the contents confusing, antiquated, or even offensive. But this confusion can be transformed into vision by making one simple change:

We need to read the Bible as a story.

The ancients read the Bible this way, understanding the Bible as telling the story of a people, created and called by God, with a clear identity and a world-transforming mandate. They understood that this was a story that was definitive for all humanity and all history, that gave them the framework they needed to understand themselves and the world we live in and that answered their most essential questions:

Who are we?

What is our purpose?

Why is there so much pain?

What does a truly flourishing world look like?

How do we make it happen?

The Bible describes a living hope of a truly beautiful society committed to the holistic healing of every pain and injustice. It builds all things upon an interactive relationship between God and each one of us, with a vision of every person learning to live in and advance His good reign. And the Bible tells us that one man would complete this story, and so bring our own lives to the fulfilment of all we were created to be.

The Bible invites you to step into this story.

Because His Story is also your story.