Lily grew up in Texas, where her mom first introduced her to Community Bible Study through a Ladies’ Day class. As a child, she loved being part of the kids’ ministry, unaware of CBS’s global impact. When her local class didn’t offer a high school group, Lily explored mission trips, only to feel God calling her back home—to share the gospel in America.

Returning to CBS, Lily stepped into leadership, launching a high school class that quickly became her passion. What makes CBS special to her? It’s not confined to one church. Instead, it brings together believers from different towns and denominations, forming friendships that might never have existed otherwise. Through CBS, Lily has seen lives rooted in God’s Word and strengthened by authentic community—a reminder that when people unite around Scripture, transformation happens.

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2025 marks five decades of CBS working to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ in communities around the world through caring, in-depth Bible study available to all. Explore the 2025 Impact Report to go on a journey across continents and testify to the growing influence of God’s Word in the lives of people of all ages and contexts.