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.
Partner Profile: Bibles for China
Dr. Dave Demick with two Awana students who helped raise money to provide Bibles in China. Photo credit: Dr. Dave Demick Dr. Dave Demick spends most days treating patients at the Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital, in Hastings, Neb., where he specializes in pathology. But on Wednesday evenings, he can be found at the Evangelical Free Church of Hastings, performing a…
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International Update Fall/Winter 2013
Participate in World Youth Day American Bible Society distributed 250,000 Scripture Portions at World Youth Day in partnership with the Bible Society of Brazil, the Colombian Bible Society and CELAM, a council of Roman Catholic bishops in Latin America. The event, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, drew millions of youth who came to rededicate themselves to the work of…
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God’s Word is Alive in China
Bill and Rita Bartlett have a passion for God's Word. For years, Rita supported American Bible Society's Bible-A-Month® program. Last year, after many years of helping to provide God's Word around the world, Rita and Bill had an opportunity to travel to China with ABS Senior Philanthropic Advisor Rob Smith and see the fruit of this ministry firsthand.Rob had arranged…
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National Update
American Bible Society staff members set aside time to pray for our donors' concerns. Names were noted on slips of paper, prayed for and gathered into glass jars7,000 Prayers In One DayOur donors pray for American Bible Society's ministries and American Bible Society prays for its donors. On July 25, some 30 staff members lifted up the requests of thousands…
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National Update
A detail of Seven Saints in Adoration of the Magi, c. 1375-1385. Tempera and gold leaf on panel. Courtesy of SBSAE di Siena e Grossato. Lights, Camera, Bible Exploration Through its advocacy initiative, American Bible Society is engaging moviegoers with a Scripture-based conversation guide on the newly released film, Blue Like Jazz. This movie tells the story of one person's…
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International Update
Bishop Aloysius Jim Luxian has a deep devotion to God's Word, which is his source and strength. Photo by UBSCP/Yeo Tan Tan. China - A Lifelong Commitment to God's WordBishop Aloysius Jin Luxian, 95, of China's Catholic Patriotic Association granted a rare interview with the United Bible Societies' China Partnership.During the interview, Bishop Jin shared his profound love of the…
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