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.
Entering a Third Century of Providing God’s Word
Imagine a world where daily Bible reading is on the rise—in coffee shops, churches, homes and communities. In the heart of cities, Scripture becomes central to everyday life. Instead of gathering dust on the shelf, Bibles become dog-eared with use, the pages highlighted, underlined and shared with loved ones and new friends alike.In this world, the words don’t just stay…
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Bringing God’s Word to Our Nation’s Cities
Expanding urban Bible ministry can transform hearts and minds in cities across the United States.Known for bringing God’s Word to hard-to-reach places worldwide, American Bible Society also focuses its attention at home through key partnerships that foster Scripture engagement in cities around the country. Through an alliance with the New York City Leadership Center (NYCLC) and Concerts of Prayer Greater…
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Separated Lives
Vanessa,* the wife of an Army soldier, is an unrecognized hero. She doesn’t wear a uniform or medals. She isn’t greeted with words of thanks while out in the community. Like so many military spouses, she maintains order on the home front through her strong belief in the values her husband defends. She bears sacrifices and unimaginable stress, often alone…
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Heart of New York
Rocco Papandrea is passionate about supporting the work of American Bible Society because he knows firsthand that giving back can change a life. When his father died of a stroke, Rocco was only 13 and his sister was 10. It was through the kindness of others—and his own hard work and faith in God—that set him on a course of…
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ANGOLA Praise the Lord for the opportunity to distribute Scriptures in a country ravaged by years of war and destruction. Please pray for the spread of the work developed by the Bible Society across the country, so that it can meet the growing demand for Scriptures. Pray also for holistic ministries that fight poverty and the AIDS epidemic. Pray, too,…
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The Bible Brings Life and Literacy
Like many women in Latin America, Amparo was a victim of domestic violence. Poor and uneducated, she lived in a rural area of Ecuador. Amparo suffered her beatings in silence, but with each act of violence, her self-esteem and dignity plummeted.One day, a friend approached her about Read to Live, a program that helps abused, illiterate women learn to read…
READ MOREShare Scripture where it’s needed most
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