Want to memorize more of God's Word but not sure where to start — or how to stick with it? Bible Memory Community is a free online space where thousands of believers from around the world gather to encourage one another and stay accountable in their Scripture memorization goals.^1
Hosted on Circle, the community is organized around practical spaces: weekly goal-setting threads, 7-Day Challenges where members set a personal target and check in daily, a "Share Your Wins" board for celebrating milestones, and a Reflection & Application space for sharing how God is speaking through memorized passages.^2 Founder Josh Summers posts regular video updates and the community runs periodic live events, including Town Halls and the annual in-person Scripture Sync conference in Dallas.^3
What makes this community unique is its origin story. Josh, an entrepreneur who lived in a politically sensitive region of China, was detained by local police in 2017. During those hours in a small prison cell, he realized that if his Bible and devices were taken away, he had very little Scripture committed to memory. That wake-up call led him to set a goal to memorize the entire New Testament word-for-word — and Bible Memory Goal became his way of documenting the journey and inspiring others to join.^4 Josh has since memorized over ten books of the Bible and authored Memorize What Matters, a book sharing 12 proven strategies for Scripture memorization.^5
Why Christians Love It"By the grace & to the glory of God, John is completed!! It was a joy to be a part of this community and be inspired & heartened by fellow Believers of Christ all pressing on toward the same goal." — Gwendolyn C., community member who memorized the Gospel of John^6
"I'm only about halfway through John, but the experience has already been so rewarding, and my understanding of the work and character of Christ has deepened tremendously." — Cassia K., community member^6
Notable- Josh Summers was featured on Jennifer Rothschild's 4:13 Podcast (Episode 335), one of the most popular Christian women's podcasts^5
- The Bible Memory Goal YouTube channel has over 41,000 subscribers^4
- Scripture Sync Dallas, the community's annual in-person conference, returns June 19–20, 2026^3
- A Patron tier offers bonus features including live Study Together sessions and exclusive community events^2
- Community Director Becky Friberg helps foster engagement alongside Josh^2
