About Script & Spirit

Vision

To call forth God’s vitality among individuals, churches, and communities through the dynamic practice of Manuscript Bible Study

Mission

We cultivate vibrant group experiences in Scripture

Our Values

Seeking God

We desire to know the Father, follow Jesus faithfully, and walk in step with the Holy Spirit in mission.

Openness

We practice curiosity, humility, and attentiveness to the Scriptures, the Spirit, one another and the diverse contexts in which we serve.

Collaboration

We work in love and shared purpose, welcoming one anothers’ insight, contribution, and respectful disagreement.

Vibrancy

We experience God’s presence and bear the fruit of His creative, hopeful, and transforming activity in our communities and the world.

Learning

We pursue ongoing growth in faith, maturity, understanding, and skill through shared learning, faithful adaptation, and the exchange of tested practices.

“We hold Lindsay, Jen and the Script and Spirit ministry in the highest regard. They will inspire and instruct you as you develop Bible centered leaders.”

Rev. Dr. John Teter and Becky Teter, Senior Pastors, Holy Faith Fellowship (Compton, CA)

Meet Our Team

Founders

Lindsay Olesberg

President

Lindsay first encountered Manuscript Bible Study as a new student at Pomona College, which birthed in her a deep love for God’s Word. Soon she was leading others in meeting God through the Scripture. Lindsay served with InterVarsity/USA for thirty years in a variety of leadership roles, including National Director of Scripture Engagement. She leads the European Leadership Forum’s Bible Study Leaders Network. Lindsay is the author of The Bible Study Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to an Essential Practice (IVP) and Ephesians: Studying with the Global Church (Hendrickson). She holds a B.A. in Asian Studies (Pomona College) and a M.A. in Theology (Fuller Theological Seminary). She and her husband Jon, a physicist working in the biotech industry, live in Austin. They have two adult children.

Jennifer Meade Eisenberg

Vice President of Learning

Encountering Jesus in a Mark Manuscript Bible Study was the most important thing that happened to Jen at Dickinson College. During 20 years of ministry with InterVarsity/ USA, Manuscript Bible Studies were the heartbeat of thriving campus fellowships under her direction. She also served as a coach to dozens of successful InterVarsity chapter planters and as a contemplative Spiritual Director to ministry leaders in the church & workplace. Recently, Jen earned a M.Div with a Concentration in Biblical Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. She is currently studying for a PhD in Christian Leadership. Jen spends her free time in the ADK mountains and supporting her Special Olympian sister. She lives in Lancaster, PA with husband Jon and their two emerging adult children.

Board Of Directors

Jennifer Meade Eisenberg, Kevin Rhodes, Lindsay Olesberg, Lisa Engdahl, Dr. David T. Lamb, Jon Eisenberg