Scripture engagement leads to knowing God—and lives changed forever. Now more than ever, Americans need to know God’s Word and the hope we have in its transformative message. The State of the Bible is a yearly, in-depth study, asking Americans their opinions and practices relating to the Bible, all made possible by generous supporters like you.
These Bible insights can provide critical information and give you direction for your Biblical ministry to help better serve the needs of people in your community.
Rwandan Teen’s Life Changed by God’s Word
Umutesi, a 17-year old girl living in a small Rwandan village in Central Africa, just received the best gift of her young life: her first Bible.Umutesi took part in American Bible Society’s End-to-End program in Rwanda. She faithfully attended the regular audio Bible listening group at her local church and listened to more than 60 percent of the New Testament.Rwanda…
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God’s Word Is Restoring Lives in Central Africa
From genocide to civil war to persecution, Central Africa is a region of broken people. But God’s Word is bringing healing and hope to people of all ages, even in the most difficult of circumstances. An effective tool for communicating the healing love and grace of God, End-to-End is a three-step program that introduces hurting people to Jesus Christ and…
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Transforming America’s Cities with God’s Word
This is a critical time for America. According to reports, 83 percent of American adults are not engaging with the Bible. As a result, moral values and belief systems are at risk because biblical truths are sometimes considered irrelevant.But we do not have to continue along this trajectory. God, working through his Word, can transform our culture!That’s why American Bible…
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Equipping American Heroes with Life-Changing Scripture
In his 28 years of military service, Joe Miller* spent a lot of time far from his family. The retired lieutenant colonel remembers combat tours and special assignments in volatile regions like Ethiopia, Pakistan, Lebanon, and Egypt.Despite the distance from home, Joe says comfort was within arm’s reach. “I had a Bible that I always carried in my cargo pocket…reminding…
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Church Growth in Laos Produces Bible Shortage
In poverty-stricken areas like the Hmong region of Laos, the good news of God’s love and peace is transforming lives and entire villages. But because of the incredible hunger of new followers of Jesus to know more about God through his Word, Scriptures are scarce.Pastor Va Cha, who founded a church in the area, says, “We only have five Hmong…
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ABANDONED PERUVIAN BOY FINDS HIS HEAVENLY FATHER IN GOD’S WORD
Children around the globe are hurting, vulnerable and abandoned.Recent reports estimate that more than 153 million children worldwide are orphans. When Bibles are placed in the hands of orphans and at-risk children, they learn that someone cares.American Bible Society provides God’s Word to thousands of orphans and suffering children in places like Peru, Bangladesh, Ukraine, Nepal, India and Africa. Max,…
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