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.
Former Marine Joins American Bible Society as New Executive Director of Philanthropy
American Bible Society extends a warm welcome to Matt Brock, who joins us as the Executive Director of Philanthropy for our Armed Services Ministry. Matt is an experienced leader with a wide range of expertise in fundraising and resource development. In his new role, he will focus on growing generosity and expanding ministry to our Military members, Veterans, and their…
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Staff Spotlight: Peter Edman
This is part of a series of monthly 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. Tell us a little about yourself! I live with my wife Sherri in an old Victorian house in Philadelphia with six…
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“It is no longer a wish or a dream, but a reality.”
Pure joy. Pure joy describes the response of the Epie people in Nigeria who received the New Testament in their heart language last year at a special dedication event. “As I receive this Bible today, I am the happiest person,” says Iwo Samson Famous. “I feel so good because, for a long time, we have been struggling with the English…
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“I feel so happy when I read the Bible . . .”
Alejandra* was afraid her parents would die. They were all she had. Last year, when the 12-year-old’s parents both came down with COVID-19, Alejandra lived in fear. “I felt very afraid of the possibility they could die . . . and at the same time, get infected myself and die,” she admits. The COVID-19 pandemic turned many lives upside down…
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You are My Hero!
You’ve probably experienced the warm rush of a neatly wrapped package arriving in the mail—just for you. Maybe your parents shipped you a box of your favorite cookies during your first semester of college. Perhaps you still remember a large, mysterious gift box emblazoned with the words: Do not open until Christmas! Or maybe it was simply a recent Amazon…
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Record Fall 2021 Issue
This issue of Record magazine is full of happy, smiling faces—happy and smiling because you gave them the precious gift of God’s Word. Gang members in the toughest prisons of Central America, brave children living on military bases across our country, elderly believers in rural China, and remote language groups are all eager to tell you, “Thank you for bringing…
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