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Wow! First Bibles in 700 Languages
In August 2020, the number of languages with full Bible translations hit 700 for the first time. We celebrate that more than 5.7 billion people—or around 80 percent of the global population—now have the full Bible in their heart language. At this milestone moment, we thank God for the promise He makes in Isaiah 55:11—that as His Word goes forth,…
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American Bible Society Releases 10th Annual ‘State of the Bible’ Survey
American Bible Society Releases 10th Annual ‘State of the Bible’ Survey, Shows How COVID-19 Has Impacted Religion and Scripture Engagement American Bible Society today released its 10th annual State of the Bible report, which shows cultural trends in the U.S. regarding spirituality and Scripture engagement. The report reveals findings from two surveys, one conducted in January 2020 with Barna Group…
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Until All Are Free
In case you missed our webinar “Until All Are Free: A Courageous Conversation on Race”, you can now view the whole recording here. Listen to American Bible Society’s Nicole Martin, Mark Matlock, A.R. Bernard and Desiree Guyton as they engage in conversation on the topics of emancipation, race and the Bible.
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AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY NAMES ROBERT L. BRIGGS AS PRESIDENT AND CEO
PHILADELPHIA, Penn. – June 23, 2020 – American Bible Society, one of the nation’s most enduring nonprofit organizations, announced today that Robert L. Briggs has been appointed as president and CEO of the 204-year-old Bible ministry. Briggs, who served most recently as interim president and CEO following the retirement of Roy L. Peterson, has served at and led American Bible…
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Dear pastors, COVID-19-related depression is real and needs attention
Covid-19 has led to the death of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide and has infected millions more. The fear, panic and anxiety this global pandemic has caused will lead to another health crisis, a mental health crisis in the form of depression that should not be ignored. Read more from Philip Monroe in the Christian Post about how church…
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New Campaign Aims to Help 35,000 Armed Service Members Combat Traumatic Stress
American Bible Society today announced a new 40-day campaign to support Military Service members and their families with Bible and Scripture resources as the military faces increased mental health challenges and heightened uncertainty amid COVID-19. The God Understands campaign, featuring a suite of free Bible-based trauma healing resources, aims to reach 35,000 Service members between Memorial Day on May 25…
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