God’s Word for the Next Generation

Visitors interact with God's Word in the ABS Atrium in New York City. Photo credit: Ben Leaman Around 4 million children will be born in the United States this year. They will enter a world that is being transformed by technology. Toddlers now color with iPads… Read More

A Matched Blessing

James and Patricia Williams participate in an employee gift matching program. Photo credit: Courtesy of James and Patricia Williams. Twice a week, 88-year-old James Williams drives to his job as a cashier at Home Depot in Asheville, N.C. “I love the customers, the camaraderie, my co-workers and… Read More

In Memoriam

My grandmother,Mary Margaret BeanGiven by Michelle Habayeb My mother,Marie A. BormannGiven by Alice M. Schneider Mertha ButtsGiven by Bonnie Collins Laurence F. GardGiven by David Gard… Read More

Pray Around the World

The Bible Society of South Africa celebrated the launch of the Isindebele Bible in November 2012. This was the last of South Africa's official languages to get its own Bible. A girl is shown holding a copy of the new Bible. Bible Societies around the world are… Read More

International Update Summer 2013

This church in China has five services each weekend and still does not have enough room for parishioners.” Photo by Andrew Hood. Training Tomorrow's ChurchChina In China, many churches lack enough trained staff to meet the rapid growth of Christianity. On Sunday mornings, Pastor Xiaoli… Read More

Summer 2013 National Update

ABS Armed Services Ministries launched their new website featuring free Bible and ministry resources for members of the military community. Is Your City Bible Minded? When it comes to U.S. cities that embrace the Bible, Knoxville, Tenn., tops the list. A newly released ranking from American Bible… Read More

Record Summer 2013 Issue

American Bible Society reaches out to the next generation of millennials through cutting edge programs and resources in the United States. Internationally, people benefit from Bible resources that address trauma healing, literacy and discipleship.

Serious about change? Open up the book of Acts

Leaders from American Bible Society, The New York City Leadership Center, Concerts of Prayer Greater New York and a large Hispanic network—CONLICO gathered together at the ABS headquarters in New York City on Pentecost Sunday, May 19th, to launch this year’s collaborative effort: Now is the Time: Acts. Leaders… Read More

Hope and Practical Help in Oklahoma

Within 72 hours of the tornado that destroyed sections of Oklahoma City suburbs, American Bible Society (ABS) and partner organization Operation Compassion (OC) provided Scripture Portions, food and water to victims of the disaster. ABS contributed more than 30,000 Scripture Portions, including a crisis edition of… Read More

Calling All Super Dads

Fathers are sometimes expected to be just like Superman, aren’t they? Even when they feel more like Clark Kent. The newest Superman film is out, and we’ve put together a companion movie conversation guide just for you. See the film with your kids,… Read More