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.
“I BECAME A NEW CHRISTIAN.”
In Tumbalá, a small mountain village in the southern tip of Mexico, people from the community gathered recently to watch the JESUS Film. As the story of Jesus’s life flickered through the darkness in his native Chol language, Emilio’s* heart was changed. Afterward, thanks to friends like you, Emilio was given his first Bible, translated into his heart language. He…
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“I have changed in every way”
The pandemic brought great trauma and pain to Angelica* and her husband, Frederico*. Like many families, they have faced both emotional and financial challenges. On top of the pressures and burdens they carried before the outbreak, Frederico lost his father, and soon afterwards, the two lost their daughter as well. Throughout all this, Frederico and Angelica struggled to find strength…
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GOD HAS ENTERED THE CONVERSATION
As virtual meetings became more commonplace in 2020, the Bible Society saw a wonderful opportunity for believers in Latin America: hosting a webinar series that offered teaching about biblical topics. Church leaders in nine Spanish-speaking countries realized that online platforms gave them the opportunity to share valuable biblical knowledge with eager participants scattered in towns and cities throughout the region.…
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One Million Bibles for Latin America
Over one million people in Latin America who didn’t have access to God’s Word are now reading the Bible and being shepherded toward a relationship with Jesus—all thanks to the God-given vision and generosity of some very special American Bible Society partners. The 1 Million Bible Project, which ran from 2018 to 2020, provided more than 1 million people with…
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One million Bibles for Latin America
The people of Latin America have been hit hard this year by COVID-19. Many countries whose people were already experiencing economic hardships have been pushed further into poverty by the pandemic. That is why the friendship and support of our financial partners has been such a blessing. With their help, American Bible Society is distributing 1 MILLION NEW TESTAMENTS in…
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Healing Hearts in the Southwest
Laura Burgueño’s first encounter with American Bible Society’s trauma healing program was in a magazine advertisement.At the time, Laura found herself in the midst of a very difficult season of church ministry with her husband, Eliu—a pastor and international church leader. She was wrestling with whether or not she could handle any more full-time ministry.The magazine ad changed all that.…
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