As a leadership team, we have prayerfully thought it best to make the switch to the ESV (English Standard Version) Bible. Recently, the NIV (New International Version) Bible translation team has made a revision in their philosophical approach. As a church family, we sense that the ESV is better suited in its translation philosophy for us as we maintain our commitment to study and teach the Bible. It is with a measure of reluctance that we make this move, but it will better prepare the way for us and future generations. We will address this further at our Annual Meeting on October 30 at 7pm.
You can also learn more about this transition by reading Kevin DeYoung's excellent booklet on why his church also made the switch: “Why Our Church Switched to the ESV.”
To help with the transition, Books by the Park is offering a 50% discount on ESV Bibles beginning October 30 through the end of the year.
Additionally, if you would like to donate your copy of the NIV, we will then pass them along to those who would benefit from them. You can find a drop box in the bookstore.
