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.
Staff Spotlight: John Farquhar Plake, Ph.D.
This is part of a series of monthly staff spotlights at American Bible Society. We hope you enjoy getting to know our staff members, who are using their gifts to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. What is your role at American Bible Society? I serve as the director of Ministry Intelligence, which basically means that I’m…
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“The Word of God filled my heart with so much hope.”
The past year has engulfed Maria* with worry and desperation. The economy in Guatemala, where she lives, has suffered from hurricanes, years of drought, and the coronavirus pandemic. No matter how hard she looks, Maria has been unable to find consistent work. Barely scraping by with temporary jobs, Maria wondered how long she could hold on before she lost her…
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“To me, this New Testament means salvation.”
After 10 years, the Ngangela speakers of Angola finally have the New Testament in their heart language! A short time ago, a group gathered to celebrate the long-awaited launch of Scripture in a language spoken by about 900,000 people. Augusto Mayapa, age 63, says, “The translation took us 10 years of work. It was difficult, but I am so glad…
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“The Bible helps me to know about God.”
In her 13 years, Mina* had learned very little about life outside her family and her small ethnic group in Cambodia. She was born to the Kreung, a tribe of poor farmers who also fish and hunt to survive. Her people frequently move around and live in temporary housing — often bamboo huts — without electricity or easy access to…
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“My life has changed dramatically.”
Albi* had big dreams. He grew up as a Muslim in the former communist country of Albania. As a child, he played soccer and wanted to be a professional athlete. However, poverty kept him from the proper nutrition and opportunities to excel. Albi’s hopes were crushed. “I had to leave my dream,” Albi says. “It was a terrible time for…
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“A gift we will never forget.”
Meng* never, ever thought it would happen. This elderly woman, who lives in a remote village of China, never thought she would be holding her very own Bible. But thanks to the generosity of friends like you, she saw God do the impossible more than once . . . starting with her health. Ten years ago, Meng suffered from endless…
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