
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.

“THE BIBLE IS PROVIDING HOPE AND HEALING WORLDWIDE.”
Thanks to the dedication of friends like you, our Bible-based Trauma Healing outreach is now in 153 countries, where it has impacted millions of people so far. Here are a few of the reports we’ve received from leaders all over the world: Cameroon, Central Africa “As a country, we are traumatized. This Trauma Healing outreach is a dream come true…
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“WHEN WE DIDN’T HAVE BIBLES, OUR FAITH WAS WEAK.”
In Laos, a Communist state, Christians often endure persecution for their faith, especially if they have turned from Buddhism to follow Jesus. However, Christianity continues to grow in Laos, making the need for Bibles even more critical. Many believers there are very poor, and owning a Bible of their own is something that has remained out-of-reach . . . until…
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3 Ways to Pray for Those Affected by the California Wildfires
As fires rage through parts of Southern California, many of our fellow Americans are experiencing heartbreaking devastation and loss. Thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes, and firefighters are struggling to control the blaze and stop more damage. Even as many of us witness these moments through photos and videos circulating online, we are reminded that we…
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GLOBAL MINISTRY UPDATES
HOLY LAND BIBLE SOCIETIES PROMOTES PEACE AND HEALING THROUGH GOD’S WORD In the midst of war and unrest, our three Holy Land Bible Society partners are tirelessly promoting peace and healing through God’s Word. From workshops on trauma healing, sharing Bibles and scripture booklets, providing critical aid, and Bible-based children’s and youth activities, they are helping families find hope, forgiveness…
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“NOW, BECAUSE OF YOU, I KNOW WHO JESUS IS!”
Hundreds of thousands of children like Elias* are growing up as refugees in Malaysia after escaping the horrors of war, violent persecution, or extreme poverty in their home countries. Among these refugees are the Rohingya, a Muslim minority group seeking refuge from genocidal atrocities in Myanmar. Because of the faithful generosity of partners like you, the Bible Society in…
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“WE DID NOT HAVE BIBLES IN MUONG.”
Thanks to you, the very first Muong Bible translation has reached waiting hands and hearts in Vietnam! Linh* is part of the indigenous Muong people group living in the mountainous regions of northern Vietnam. The Muong are traditionally animists, worshiping ancestral spirits and deities. There has never been a Muong translation of the Bible . . . until…
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