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.
Thousands Rally Around Prayer and God’s Word in Washington D.C.
On July 16 nearly half a million people gathered on the National Mall in Washington D.C. for Together 2016—a day of unified prayer, worship and Bible-based teaching organized by the Christian ministry PULSE. Thanks to the generosity of our financial partners, American Bible Society helped participants engage with God’s Word through a mobile app designed specially for Together 2016. In…
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World Assembly: Bible Societies seek God’s guidance for a new season of Bible ministry
Bible Society leaders from more than 150 countries gathered in Philadelphia in May for the 2016 United Bible Societies (UBS) World Assembly hosted by American Bible Society. Held every six years, the UBS World Assembly provides Bible Societies with a chance to rally around a common vision for sharing the life-changing message of God’s Word as effectively as possible.Participants discussed…
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Ecuador: Bible Society provides relief after deadly earthquake
On April 16, a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck northern Ecuador, killing more than 600 people and injuring 12,000 others. In response, United Bible Societies in Ecuador, with support from American Bible Society’s financial partners, distributed food and water along with Bibles and children’s coloring books. United Bible Societies in Ecuador is also mobilizing hundreds of volunteers to bring the hope and…
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Malawi: Digital Bible Library reaches new milestone
The Lambya New Testament from Malawi became the 1,000th language uploaded to the Digital Bible Library on April 23. The Digital Bible Library serves as a central online space for the world’s Bible translations to be digitized and distributed through print, audio, video and mobile devices. Through a network of ministry and financial partners, the Digital Bible Library is helping…
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Central Asia: God’s Word is proclaimed through listening groups
End-to-End, a ministry that combines screenings of the JESUS Film, audio Bible listening groups and Bible distribution, grew significantly in Central Asia in the last year. More than 3,000 believers are gathering in small groups to hear the Bible read aloud, thanks to the generosity of our financial partners.End-to-End, which is a ministry collaboration between American Bible Society, the Jesus…
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Iraq: Bible-based trauma healing participant ministers to refugees
In March 2016, American Bible Society and its ministry partner in the Middle East, Strategic Resource Group, equipped Iraqi leaders to lead Bible-based trauma healing groups in their communities. One participant from the session, a priest named Father Daniel, has led eight healing groups with 105 total participants since he was first introduced to the program.“It has had a huge…
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