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.
Celebrating 200 Years of Sharing God’s Word
On May 11, 1816 local Bible Societies and civic leaders gathered in New York City with a united mission: to put aside political and denominational differences for the greater good of spreading the Word of God. That day, American Bible Society announced its goal to ensure that every man, woman and child in America would have access to the Bible.…
READ MOREHistoric Philadelphia Church Celebrates 200 Years of Ministry
This year marks the 200th anniversary of Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, a congregation located just south of Independence National Park in Philadelphia, Pa. The church’s roots date back to the late 1700s when its founder, Richard Allen, overcame racial persecution to start a movement among African-American church leaders. Born into slavery, Allen bought his own freedom in…
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Video Game Helps Kids Engage with Scripture
A new videogame, “The Aetherlight: Chronicles of the Resistance,” provides a digital platform for kids to learn about the Bible. The game, which opened to the public in January, shares the biblical narrative through a medium that is native and accessible to a digital generation.The game was created by Scarlet City Studios, a New Zealand-based partner of American Bible Society…
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New Partnership Reaches Youth with the Bible
The 2015 “Teens & Bible Engagement” survey revealed that teenagers are more open to the message of the Bible before they hit their twenties, even though actual Bible reading among teenagers remains low. That’s why American Bible Society recently began a partnership with YoungLife, a Christian youth organization. American Bible Society helped cast vision for increased Bible engagement among teenagers…
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Leaders Gather to Strengthen U.S. Cities through Scripture
Last fall, God’s Word had a voice at Movement Day 2015 in New York City. The annual gathering of urban Christian leaders seeks to heal the spiritual wounds of U.S. cities through collaboration in ministry, business and the arts. American Bible Society provided a special Scripture-based devotional journey for conference participants, encouraging them to follow God as they lead their…
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Annual Bible Celebration Launches for U.S. Catholics
Building on partnership with American Bible Society during the World Meeting of Families, the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops launched a National Bible Week in November 2015. The Conference invites “families, parishes, schools and other Catholic groups,” to participate in this annual celebration of God’s Word. This year’s theme was “The Bible: A Book for the Family.” “I don’t…
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