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.
New Study Shows Christians Motivated to End Global Poverty
Over the past 30 years, global poverty has plummeted by more than half, from 52 percent to 21 percent, according to statistics from the World Bank.That’s the good news. The bad news is that Americans are unaware of any progress being made to end this problem, a new Barna study finds. Consequently, 68 percent say they don’t believe it’s possible…
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Bible Lovers Donate More to Charity Than Bible Skeptics
Lessons of charity and giving stretch throughout the Bible. As Paul notes in Acts 20:35, “… we must help the weak, remembering the words that the Lord Jesus himself said, ‘There is more happiness in giving than in receiving.’” (GNT)It’s no surprise, then, that results from a recent survey suggest those who actively engage with Scripture are likely to embrace…
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Teaching and Living God’s Word
Newton Graves and his wife, Harriet, both study the Bible on a daily basis. The Graves have also prioritized supporting Bible work around the world through charitable gift annuities at American Bible Society. Photo courtesy Newton Graves Newton Graves, 82, and his wife Harriet are longtime friends of American Bible Society, having supported the Bible cause for more than half…
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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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Partner Profile
We thought you might enjoy getting to know your donor support team better. They are here to help connect your passion for God's Word with active ministry around the world. Please don't hesitate to contact them. Spencer WorthSpencer Worth is our director of Donor Advancement, working with Teresa and Angela to convey our gratitude to donors and keep them in…
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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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