Biblical illiteracy seems an increasingly significant problem in the Church today, and the problems which arise as a result of the issue have an impact on both the theology of the Church and the way the people of God live out that theology. In a culture which pushes against the biblical narrative, it is as important as ever to instill within the laity a strong understanding of Christ, of Scripture, and of the role of life-changing belief in the life of the individual Christian. Integrating modern theories of adult learning into teaching Bible study to the laity could prove useful in improving retention and engagement, moving on from pedagogical techniques to a greater focus on ways in which adults process. The purpose of the study was to measure changes in the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of laity as a result of intentionality in biblical study. Participants self-selected for engagement in the study and were all part of the small congregation of the Elm Valley Free Methodist Church. 6 participants engaged in the study. The study found that measurable growth resulted from participation in the Bible study, and that study did result in stronger alignment with orthodox Christianity. Future studies may benefit from greater integration of modern technology into their practices, giving participants more opportunities to engage in various ways which will make them more prone to factor study into their own personal schedules. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]