For Juan* and countless others who live in Bolivia, the pandemic was devastating. So many in this region were hungry for hope and guidance. Bolivia is already one of the poorest countries in Latin America. The pandemic plunged the economy into a deep recession that led to increased poverty. Read More
Lieutenant Rick Johnson* spent a lot of time in the military. “I went in a teenager and came out a grandpa,” he jokes. “I served under five presidents.” Rick served in different positions, such as combat engineer and infantry squad leader, in places like Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He… Read More
Heroes come in all sizes . . . even small ones. Over 2 million children in the United States have had a parent deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan. At least 19,000 of their parents have been wounded in action. More than 2,000 have lost a parent to war. Read More
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… Read More
On Tuesday, November 30, you have an exciting opportunity to support Bible ministry through Giving Tuesday! This international generosity movement provides an opportunity to impact causes close to your heart. This Giving Tuesday, a matching grant made by a generous supporter like you will quadruple your gift to… Read More
In all of the United States, the Navajo Nation Reservation is the number-one hotspot for COVID-19 per capita. There, the residents desperately needed things like food and medical supplies. Strict quarantine guidelines on some reservations forced some families to drive 200-300 miles for food or help. However, in spite… Read More
In this episode of our new video series, “Liana’s Favorite Books,” American Bible Society’s beloved librarian, Dr. Liana Lupas, takes you on a tour of the very first Bible printed in America: a 1663 Bible for the Algonquin people. This historic translation was also the first… Read More
Tell us a little about yourself! First of all, I would say that I am a Christian. At American Bible Society that may sound like an obvious thing, but it’s also the most important thing—who I am in Christ! I’ve been married to my wife, Rhodah, for 22 years,… Read More
It is with great sorrow that American Bible Society announces the passing of Labib Madanat, who served with us as Senior Middle East Advisor since 2012. Labib was born in 1964 to Jordanian parents ministering in Jerusalem with the Christian and Missionary Alliance. His heritage as an Arab Christian—with… Read More
American Bible Society celebrates the 500-millionth download of the YouVersion Bible app, an online Bible platform launched in 2008 to make Scripture and Bible studies accessible on mobile devices. YouVersion shares an impressive 2,602 Bible versions in 1,744 languages—including audio and sign language video. More than 95 percent… Read More
