on its bookshelves , according to Pat Murdock from the American Bible Society . However , the number of people actually engaging with the Bible is pretty low . According to The American Bible Society ’ s annual Bible Engagement report , only 39 % of Americans engage with the Bible on any level . Perhaps even more surprisingly , Church leaders estimate that only 30.83 % of their church congregations are engaging with God ’ s Word on a regular basis .
It is the vision of Piercing Word to help change this . When was the last time you or your church engaged with God ’ s Word in an artistic or fun way ? How can you breathe fresh life and energy into your church or your personal walk with the Lord through creative engagement with his Word ? At Piercing Word , we have discovered that when we memorize and internalize God ’ s Word and then put it on stage , the power and truth inherent in the Bible engages the senses in a fresh , dynamic way . We also love helping people trade boring and ineffective Bible memorization habits for fun-filled , life-giving spiritual discipline that fosters intimacy with God through our Warriors of the Word resources .
Beau Eckert , Senior Pastor of Calvary Church in Lancaster , Pennsylvania , said of Piercing Word ,
“... They have made numerous presentations for Calvary Church , of which I am the senior pastor , and each time there is an impact of God ’ s Word upon the congregation ... Their performances open up the understanding of Scripture unlike anything I have seen . In addition , the teams of actors that they draw from are not only very capable but also exhibit a Christian testimony and have a heart for this ministry . I highly recommend the ministry of Piercing Word for your church or organization . This is a very unique and powerful way to minister the Word of God .”
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Aaron House is the Founder and Executive Director of Piercing Word . Although originally from Houston , TX , he currently lives in Lancaster , PA with his lovely wife , Emily House , and their children , Caleb and Aria . Before taking Piercing Word full time in January of 2013 , he was a full-time professional actor at Sight and Sound Theatres in Lancaster , PA for 3 years and in the Branson , MO location for 2 years . He has a BA in Musical Theatre from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas and has been performing professionally since he was ten years old . He was ordained as a Minister of the Gospel at Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston , TX in November 2013 , and has a deep passion for Jesus Christ and for the Word of God , and he desires to use his performance abilities for the glory of God alone .