The mission of the Taylor University Center for Scripture Engagement is to equip individuals and congregations to engage the Scripture in ways that will drive Christian worship, discipleship, community, proclamation, and service. 

Our vision is to promote engagement with the Scriptures to empower the Christian church passionately knowing God, loving God, and serving the world. 

Convictions about Scripture Underlying our Vision and Mission:


  • We believe

    We believe that reading the Scriptures is a relational process. The Bible is the primary means by which we come to know God, it is a revelation of God. 

  • We believe

    We believe that Christ is at the center of the Bible. Both Old and New Testaments point to Jesus. 

  • We believe

    We believe that the principle way that the Holy Spirit works in our lives and in the Church is through the Scripture he inspired and that he illuminates. 

  • We believe

    We believe in the efficacy of Scripture to speak for itself. We believe that by exploring biblical texts creatively and imaginatively we hear Scripture challenging us to submit to the unique claim God is making on our allegiance.

Goals/Objectives

  • Participants in the programs of the TUCSE will be able to comprehend what Scripture engagement is and why it is central to their spiritual life and to the life of the Church. 
  • Participants in the programs of the TUCSE will develop a deep desire, based on their own experience with the Bible, to meet God in His Word. 
  • Participants in the programs of the TUCSE will develop the skills to utilize a variety of Scripture engagement practices.