STORY-FORMED LIFE

There Has to Be More Than This

What if the Bible wasn't meant to be read in pieces, but experienced as one epic story? And what if seeing where you fit inside of it would deeply change how you live?

What Is Story-Formed Life?

Every story has a first line.
"In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth."

Have you ever wondered why the Story starts there? Not with a commandment, not with a doctrine, but with a Creator stepping onto a stage and making a world. It's almost like God is opening the wardrobe door to Narnia and is inviting us in.

That's the kind of experience Story-Formed Life invites you into. Together, we slow down. We walk through the Bible as the single, connected Story it actually is, discovering not just what it says, but why it was given, and what role we play inside His story.

Experience the Bible...

Most of us have met God in pieces of the Bible: a verse that carried us through a hard season, a sermon that stuck, a story we've loved since childhood. Those moments are real and they matter.

But what if those pieces were always meant to fit inside one great Story? And what if seeing the whole Story changes how we read every smaller section?

...as one breathtaking story.

There's no workbook to complete, no quiz to pass at the end. Instead, together you'll discover how every piece connects, the role you play as a character in God's Story, and, like any good story, it will capture your heart for its Author and its King.

From going through the motions to truly being alive

Whether you're new to faith or have been walking with the Lord for years, Story-Formed Life meets you where you are and invites you deeper into God's Story.

Finally see how the entire Bible connects as one story
Discover the role you were designed to play in it
Encounter Scripture as restoration, not as another task
Move from knowing about God to walking with Him

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Story-Formed Life is...

Story, not Study

Instead of analyzing verses in isolation, you'll experience Scripture as the connected, epic narrative God designed it to be.

Heart, not Just head

This isn't about gaining more information. It's about meeting the One the Story is about and being changed by Him. When the Story captures you, obedience stops feeling like a burden and starts feeling like belonging.

Community, Not Curriculum

No workbooks. No quizzes. Just guided small-group conversations that make the Bible come alive in ways you've never experienced before.

For Everyone

Whether you're new to faith, a long-time believer feeling stuck, or a pastor seeking to deepen your church's discipleship, the Story meets you where you are.

7,000+

Lives Transformed

20+

Years of Development

100+

Churches and Ministries

30+

Countries Reached

People Keep Saying the Same thing.

It's the first time they've truly understood how everything in Scripture connects, and that changed everything for them.

Brenton Giesey

"Oh great, I thought, 'another Bible study.' I ended up going just because I thought the leader was cool. It completely changed the way I see the Bible."

Michelle Akrami

"My experience was so transformative! I read the Bible differently now. I'm able to see God's Story and how it all connects."

Landon Schott

"I thought SFL was the best foundation-laying course I have ever been a part of. It changed how I lead at home, at work, and at church."

Joe Freudenberg

"This was an eye-opening experience for my wife and I. The style of learning was refreshing and completely different from anything we've done."

Camilya Siever

"I have been a believer my entire life, but during my first SFL I felt like I was truly meeting Jesus for the first time."

Alan Wages

"Mind blown, eye opening. I had always read the Bible so up close. To step back and see the big themes changed everything for me."

Lindsey Pate

"It was such a rich experience! The best Bible study and small group we've ever been a part of. We can't recommend it enough."

Drew Woodworth

"My relationship with God is much more intentional now. I spend time in the Word almost every day since going through SFL."

Three Ways to Experience The Story

1

Weekend Retreat

An immersive Friday-to-Sunday experience. Step away from the noise, enter God's Story with a small group, and come home transformed.

2

11-Week Group

Walk through God's Story over 11 weekly sessions with a local small group. Perfect for going deep while fitting into your regular rhythm.

3

Two Weekend Format

Split across two weekends with time to reflect in between. Covers the full Story with built-in space for it to take root.

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What People Usually Ask.

Do I need to know the Bible well to participate?

Not at all. Story-Formed Life is designed for anyone, whether you're brand new to faith or have been reading the Bible for decades. The story approach makes Scripture accessible to everyone, and many long-time believers say it's the first time they've truly understood how it all connects.

Is there homework or preparation required?

No. There are no workbooks, assignments, or prep work. Just show up with an open heart and be ready to engage with the Story and your group. Everything happens together in the sessions.

How is this different from other Bible studies?

Most Bible studies focus on teaching information about the Bible. SFL uses a storytelling process that helps you experience and understand Scripture as one connected narrative. It's designed to capture your heart, not just fill your head. Action follows belief, and when the Story captures you, transformation naturally follows.

What happens during a retreat weekend?

A typical retreat runs from Friday evening through Sunday. You'll walk through the Bible's story across approximately 11 guided sessions with a small group. There are no lectures. It's an interactive, discussion-based experience that unfolds the narrative from Genesis to Revelation.

Can I bring this to my church or small group?

Absolutely. We partner with churches and ministries to integrate SFL into their discipleship process. Visit our For Churches page to learn more, or contact us to start a conversation about what this could look like for your community.