In September 2016, American Bible Society and its partners equipped leaders in Charlotte, N.C., to serve their communities through Bible-based trauma healing. During the weeklong training, participants learned how to combine the redemptive power of Scripture with mental health best practices to care for spiritually wounded people in Charlotte. With… Read More
In October 2016, Christian leaders from around the world gathered in New York City for Movement Day, an annual conference hosted by The New York City Leadership Center that focuses on transforming urban communities through collaboration and God’s Word. This year, attendees took home a 28-day devotional through the book… Read More
Although 14 percent of teenagers in the United States saw their Bible reading decrease this past year, 18 percent increased their time in God’s Word, according to “2016 Teen State of the Bible.” The survey was commissioned by American Bible Society and conducted by Barna Group. Additionally, 53 percent of… Read More
This year, American Bible Society celebrates 200 years of ministering to the U.S. military with God’s Word. In 1817, American Bible Society presented 65 Bibles to sailors aboard the U.S.S. John Adams, launching a ministry that has since delivered nearly 60 million Bibles and Scripture resources to military members and… Read More
A new Bible translation for the Xirhonga people, primarily located in Mozambique, is set to launch in 2017, bringing God’s Word to people who have waited more than 40 years for an understandable Scripture translation. Xirhonga speakers do not understand their original Bible translation due to changes in their language… Read More
Suffering communities in Central African Republic found strength through God’s Word, thanks to a series of Bible-based trauma healing workshops coordinated by American Bible Society and its partners in the fall of 2016. “People shared things they had been holding on to for a long time, unable to forgive, and… Read More
American Bible Society’s financial partners are bringing the Scriptures to Cuba’s deaf community through a sign language Bible, translated through a partnership with the Biblical Commission of Cuba and Cuban Council of Churches. “God is doing an amazing work in Cuba,” says American Bible Society’s Senior Vice President of Ministry… Read More
American Bible Society’s generous financial partners helped bring Bible-based trauma healing to suffering communities in Ecuador after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck on April 16, 2016. The deadly quake killed more than 600 people and injured 12,000. The ministry offered spiritual healing by combining the redemptive message of God’s Word with… Read More
Amity Printing Company in China reached a historic milestone on July 18, 2016, when it published its 150 millionth Bible. Of the Bibles printed by Amity in its 30-year history, 74 million have been distributed in China to meet the needs of a growing Christian church. In 1987, American Bible… Read More
On December 16, 2016, Philadelphia police officers and chaplains gathered at American Bible Society’s headquarters for the launch of “Strength for the Street,” a new Scripture engagement resource that equips law enforcement officers with the power of God’s Word. “These Scripture resources feature real stories from Philadelphia police officers and… Read More
