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.
You’re Providing Bibles and Training for Those Called to Lead New Believers
As the church in China continues to experience exponential growth, the lack of trained ministry leaders has reached a crisis level. One minister there describes the situation as having too many sheep without a shepherd, noting, “Whenever I visit rural churches, I come across many Christians who are not clear about their beliefs, making them susceptible to the lure of…
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“When I Heard the Audio Bible in My Mother Tongue . . . I Cried.”
In the snow-covered mountains, forests, lowland jungles, and river communities of Peru, there are men, women, and children who have yet to hear the Gospel. Others have heard the message, but have never seen or heard God’s Word in their heart language. Friends like you are changing that through your faithful support. Equipped with Bibles, audio Bibles, the JESUS Film,…
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Military Children Are Thrilled to Receive Hero Squad Bibles!
Children growing up in military families face different challenges than children in civilian families. Frequent relocations, new schools, leaving friends behind, and missing their deployed parent can contribute to stress and uncertainty in their lives. Thanks to caring friends like you, our military children can receive special Scripture resources each month from Hero Squad, a unique ministry for military families.…
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God’s Word Brings Comfort to Our Brave Troops in Harm’s Way
“Our world stands at the edge of a tremendous conflict. The time to ensure that Bibles are available is now.” These words from Armed Forces Chaplain Ray Johnson* remind us how crucial our mission is to place God’s Word into the hands and hearts of our Troops. Chaplain Johnson knows what life is like on the frontlines of conflict. He’s…
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GLOBAL NEWS UPDATE
VISUAL DISABILITIES — Bible Societies worldwide recently celebrated 200 years of making the Bible and other Scripture resources available in Braille, giant print, and audio format for people with visual disabilities. In addition, several Bible Societies are working to produce a Braille transcription at the end of every new language Bible translation project to help more people develop a personal…
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“GOD SPEAKS WAYUUNAIKI, TOO.”
You helped provide the Wayuu people in Colombia with the first complete Bible translation in their language! There are more than 68 recognized languages in Colombia, and the completion of the first Bible translation for the country’s largest indigenous community was truly a historic moment. The Wayuu people make up nearly 20 percent of Colombia’s indigenous population. Thousands gathered…
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