The Bible Seminary | October 2026 Newsletter
In this issue
26 Days of Thanks
Register for Spring Semester
Holiday Gift Ideas
Newest books from Nehemiah Press
Dr. Stripling at Emmaus University
Dr. Lewis at TX United Christian Chamber
Support TBS - Giving Tuesday, Year-end giving
26 Days of Thanks via Text
Before the holiday season gets busy, take a moment each day to reflect on God’s goodness.
Join our 26 Days of Thanks text campaign for a simple daily prompt to help you recognize your blessings and build a habit of gratitude just like a personal journal. From Nov. 1 through Thanksgiving, let’s give thanks for the everyday moments and the ways God is at work in our lives.
Text JOURNAL to 85737
Register for Spring Semester
Grow in your faith and deepen your understanding of Scripture with a spring class at TBS. Whether you’re pursuing a degree, preparing for ministry, or simply eager to learn more about the Bible, we invite you to join us. Make time this spring to explore God’s Word, ask meaningful questions, and build a stronger foundation for your faith. One class can be a great next step. Attend any course IN-PERSON, live ONLINE, or RECORDED online.
Holiday Gift Ideas
As you shop for friends and family this holiday season, consider gifts from our TBS merch store and Nehemiah Press. From TBS merchandise to books that encourage deeper biblical study, you can find meaningful ways to share your love for God’s Word.
Every purchase is also an opportunity to support The Bible Seminary and its mission. Whether you’re choosing a gift for a loved one or adding something to your own reading list, your shopping can serve a greater purpose.
Newest Books From Nehemiah Press
Light from the Ground: Ancient Oil Lamps and the People Who Lit Them is an illustrated introduction to ancient oil lamp typology, domestic illumination, and the archaeology of everyday life in the biblical world, from the Early Bronze Age (3200 BC) through the Islamic period (AD 900).
Spanish edition of Seeing God in Your Story by Nico Richie. This book offers a shared journey of sanctified imagining with sixteen women of the Bible. Written from fictional first-person perspectives with biblical and historical insights, these are real women from real places in time and history.
Dr. Stripling at Emmaus University
Since I have a rare skill—ceramic typology—I recently travelled to Emmaus University in Dubuque, Iowa to teach their archaeology students how to “read” pottery. Two TBS students from Iowa also attended. We alternated between lecture and “hands on” work with pottery. I was amazed how much progress the Emmaus and TBS students made in just a few days. Truly, God is the Potter, and we are the clay.
Dr. Lewis at Texas United Christian Chamber of Commerce
President Lewis led a three-part seminar in August, September, and October for the Texas United Christian Chamber of Commerce. The Master’s Keys Opening Doors to Success in Life, helped equip leaders for informed interactions in business, cultural and social issues, relationships, and everyday life. Participants explored eight foundational principles common across cultures throughout human history and practiced applying them in various situations. The series encouraged clear, confident decision-making patterned within a timeless, Bible-based paradigm.
Support TBS
As we approach the upcoming celebratory seasons and reflect on God’s goodness, please consider supporting TBS.
Whether through Giving Tuesday, Call to Adventure, or Year-end giving, your generosity can help support everything TBS offers: academic degree and certificate programs, courses and seminars, an on-campus archaeological museum, traveling exhibits, published resources, experienced professional faculty and staff, archaeological digs and study tours, and the pursuit of purchasing a beautiful corporate venue to convert into an exceptional seminary campus combined with a Biblical History Museum and Archaeological Park.
Thank you for your prayerful consideration. Every gift helps!
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