James Maxey, Antonia Carcelen-Estrada and Stefano Arduini engage in a discussion at the Nida School. (Photo courtesy of the Nida Institute.) For two weeks in May, more than 50 translation scholars and practitioners from all over the world convened for the 2011 Nida School of Translation Studies in Misano… Read More

(Photo by Lucy Barnes.) Vickie and Lamar Vest recently gathered with HRH the Prince of Wales in London for one of several events celebrating the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible. Dr. Vest is a trustee for the King James Trust, the global organizing committee for this anniversary. Read More

(Photo courtesy of the Bible Society of Egypt.) Egypt is a transit point for refugees seeking passage to the Middle East and Europe, with some 8,000 entering yearly. Most enter from bordering Sudan. Blind adults and those who bring along visually impaired children, face considerable discrimination and neglect. Read More

Rudi Zimmer, general secretary of the SBB, holds up the 100 millionth Bible. (Photo courtesy of the Bible Society of Brazil.) The Bible Society of Brazil's (SSB) printing press is the largest manufacturer of Bibles in the world. Since its opening in 1995, it has produced 100 million Bibles… Read More

(Photo by Jock Foo.) For much of his life, Ting was gripped in the jaws of addiction and would do anything to get his next fix: steal, rob, even murder. On the run from authorities in his hometown of Pu-er City, Yunnan Province, he moved from city to city,… Read More

Thanks to our Bible-A-Month partners, these children and many others have been filled with the joy of knowing that Jesus loves them. (Photo courtesy of Bible Socity of Ghana.) They didn't know they were making history, but God was calling them to act. It was 1961. Denying God's… Read More

(Photo by Benjamin Leamen.) Mission: Literacy lessons are currently being taught in 138 tutoring groups in 100 sites in 97 cities across the United States, including 16 newly opened sites in Hawaii. Stretching overseas, new Mission: Literacy sites have opened in Ghana, Kenya, the Marshall Islands, the Federated… Read More

Simon Peter Mukhama is a charismatic, serious leader. His black eyes blaze with intensity. His voice sounds with confidence, and his face registers a keen, sharp intelligence. He is on a fearless mission to deliver God's Word to his people and fight against violence and destruction across his country. Read More

Mukeshimana is 20 years old. When the war came, she fled and tried to hide in the bush. But eight ruthless soldiers pursued, trapped and raped her. As a result of the assault, Mukeshimana lost the ability to control her bladder, causing her distress, shame and isolation. Her relatives now… Read More