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 Word Under Water
While serving with the Armed Forces in the Korean and Vietnam wars, Dale Akins received two Bibles from American Bible Society after an officer left a box of them in the control room of his submarine. Dale was stationed at a pier in Manhattan before leaving for a 56-day patrol off the Russian coast in the Bering Strait. “I read…
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Home for the Holidays Tour
Shelley Breen, Leigh Cappillino and Denise Jones met while in college at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Ark. They decided to create Christian music together, and Point of Grace was born.Nineteen years later, the group is still going strong. They've been nominated for two Grammy awards, sold 6 million albums and earned 24 consecutive No. 1 singles. In addition, they've…
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In Memoriam
My mother,Elizabeth BaysingerGiven by Connie Burk DavisMary Lesta Lowe CosbyGiven by Dr. Robert M. CosbyMy father,Jere Lawrence Crook Jr.Given by Senter C. CrookAvanelle FuqueaGiven by Mrs. Geneva C. FuqueaMy mother,Ruth GalmGiven by Rev. Arlene R. WilhelmMarjorie HoffeldGiven by Sarah AltlandOur grandmother,Ruby LackeyGiven by Nicolas and Erin YountMy husband,Charles (Chuck) D. RossGiven by Alice J. RossMy father,Charles Richard RostronGiven by Merry…
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Introducing James Puchy
Chaplain (COL) James J. PuchyChaplain (COL) James J. Puchy, now retired from the Pentagon where he served as the Commandant of the Army Chief of Chaplains' Office, is executive director of American Bible Society's Armed Services Ministry.Chaplain Puchy is uniquely positioned to respond to the complex realities brought about by the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. He will shepherd a…
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The Least of These
Bible Sunday toolkitRegular encounters with God through the Scriptures is the catalyst for significant personal life change. Bible Sunday: The Least of These is an essential tool for church congregations to begin their own habits of daily engagement with Scripture. Bible Sunday takes churches on a 40-day journey on the theme of poverty and justice. The Bible Sunday toolkit provides…
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Half the World is Under 25
Youth Assembly delegates expressed themselves through drama at the UBS World Assembly in Seoul. Photo by Daud Soesilo.The eighth United Bible Societies World Assembly was held in September in South Korea. It was the occasion to welcome the Rev. Dr. Robert Cunville as the new UBS President, who will serve until the next World Assembly gathering in Brazil 2016.According to…
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