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.
“We’ve been in their boots . . .”
At American Bible Society, we want to make sure the ministry you provide to our military is as effective as possible. That’s why three highly experienced colonels oversee this critical work. Colonel Art Pace, Colonel Gordon Groseclose, and Lieutenant Colonel Paul McCullough oversee military programs for our American heroes. The three served for a combined total of 82 years. Lieutenant…
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4 Ways to Explore the Connection Between the Bible and Black History Month
This February, all Americans have an opportunity to reflect on the rich history and enduring achievements of Black Americans during Black History Month. At American Bible Society, we thank God for the opportunity to consider how our own history has been shaped and strengthened by Black Americans who loved God’s Word. We also acknowledge the sins of racism and inequality…
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Staff Spotlight: Amanda Sypherd
This is part of a series of staff spotlights at American Bible Society. We hope you enjoy getting to know our staff members, who are using their gifts to advance the gospel of Jesus Christ around the world. Today, meet Amanda Sypherd, who serves as the Hero Squad program manager within our Armed Services Ministry. In this role, she helps…
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The unspeakable happened . . .
In the early dawn hours of July 1997, a group of savage paramilitary members surrounded a small, quiet village in Colombia. The horror that happened next was so brutal that the memories still haunt people in the region nearly 25 years later. For five days, the people of Mapiripán faced inhuman violence from their attackers, and cries for help were…
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BIBLE SOCIETIES PROVIDE MIGRANTS WITH THOUSANDS OF BIBLES
For the first time in history, migrants in Russia will be able to receive Scripture from the Bible Society. Thousands of Russian- and Kyrgyz-language Bibles will be shared in Moscow and other cities. Because these Bibles are for migrants in Russia, the books also contain the testimonies of other migrants and other resources crafted especially for immigrants. We are so…
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“From nothing to something.”
Thirteen-year-old Jacob* has already lived through more tragedy than most people three times his age. Born in rural Kenya, he became an orphan after his parents died. “I had a lack of food and school fees,” he recalls. Jacob struggled to survive in a thatched mud house. Many people in Kenya suffer from extreme poverty. In fact, one in four…
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