Ten Chinese seminaries and Bible Schools now have Bibles, Bible commentaries, computers and Bible study software for students to deepen their knowledge of God’s Word. In China, where BBC estimates that more Christians attend church than in all of Europe, these training materials are essential to ensure that the growing… Read More
Xiong Jing could have bought anything he wanted. Organized crime in China has a funny way of doing that—padding your wallet. Xiong, a successful triad member and extortionist, was no exception: “I was bringing home lots of money.” While his wallet was bursting at the seams, Xiong admits,… Read More
China is a land marked by economic progress. Clusters of skyscrapers reach to the heavens in sprawling cities throughout the country. Young people flock to urban areas where they get access to Starbucks, iPhones and McDonalds. Large cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, have become centers of culture, commerce and industry. Read More
In May 2014, American Bible Society President Roy Peterson hosted a conference call about the “explosion of the Church” in China. One of our periodic updates for financial partners on what their generosity is accomplishing across the world, this call focused on how Bible provision is touching the hearts of… Read More
With the end of the Cultural Revolution came the beginning of Christianity in China. Every year, more Chinese men, women and children discover the Good News that is Jesus Christ. American Bible Society, in partnership with the Chinese Church, is working to bring God’s Word to Christians in a… Read More
Dr. Dave Demick with two Awana students who helped raise money to provide Bibles in China. Photo credit: Dr. Dave Demick Dr. Dave Demick spends most days treating patients at the Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital, in Hastings, Neb., where he specializes in pathology. But… Read More
Participate in World Youth Day American Bible Society distributed 250,000 Scripture Portions at World Youth Day in partnership with the Bible Society of Brazil, the Colombian Bible Society and CELAM, a council of Roman Catholic bishops in Latin America. The event, located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil,… Read More
Bill and Rita Bartlett have a passion for God's Word. For years, Rita supported American Bible Society's Bible-A-Month® program. Last year, after many years of helping to provide God's Word around the world, Rita and Bill had an opportunity to travel to China with ABS Senior Philanthropic Advisor Rob… Read More
American Bible Society staff members set aside time to pray for our donors' concerns. Names were noted on slips of paper, prayed for and gathered into glass jars 7,000 Prayers In One Day Our donors pray for American Bible Society's ministries and American Bible Society prays for its donors. Read More
Bishop Aloysius Jim Luxian has a deep devotion to God's Word, which is his source and strength. Photo by UBSCP/Yeo Tan Tan. China – A Lifelong Commitment to God's Word Bishop Aloysius Jin Luxian, 95, of China's Catholic Patriotic Association granted a rare interview with the United… Read More
