Most Americans Own a Bible, So Why Aren't They Reading It?

Recently, ABS President and CEO, Lamar Vest contributed to Fox News, writing on the state of the Bible in America. Below is an excerpt of his story: It may surprise you to learn that America is decidedly pro-Bible. According to research commissioned by American Bible Society, Barna Research polled 2,000… Read More

National Church Leaders say YES!

Orlando, Fla. Ministry leaders from across the whole Church—Evangelical, Protestant, Greek Orthodox and Catholic—gathered here from Nov. 7-9 for the Uncover Summit, sponsored by the Forum of Bible Agencies-North America. The conference was indeed a summit—a mountaintop experience in which attendees dedicated themselves to Uncover the Word,™ a national movement… Read More

Uncover Magazine Launched

American Bible Society is excited to announce the launch of a new magazine, Uncover, to give voice to the multi-partner national Scripture engagement initiative Uncover the Word™. The first issue will be unveiled at the Forum of Bible Agencies conference to be held in Orlando, Fla., November 7 to… Read More

Today’s Generation Uncovers the Book of Books

Sidewalk Prophets lead singer Dave Frey (Photo by Andrew Hood.) Picture 10,000 young people with hands raised in complete surrender; eyes closed in total reverence; mouths wide, voices loud, worshipping with absolute abandon. Welcome to Winter Jam and Winter Fest 2011. At each concert, audiences experienced powerful worship… Read More

A 50-Year Legacy of Changing Lives

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

Meeting Spiritual Needs in the American Military

In January 2009, the leading cause of American deaths in Iraq and Afghanistan for the first time wasn't combat. It was suicide. In fact, nearly twice as many active-duty service members killed themselves as were killed on the battlefield. Frequent exposure to death, injury, harsh conditions and separation from… Read More

Hope for Hurting Teens

The Confessions book and Rob Beckley are pictured here. Photo by Caleb Komorowski The American Bible Society teamed with Rob Beckley, lead singer of the Christian rock band Pillar, to produce Confessions— a book that speaks to the heart of teenage pain. Titled after Pillar's sixth studio album, Confessions… Read More

Music and Scripture From the Heart

Joshua Johnson, right, is the winner of the ABS Scripture Song Award for amateur class. Presenting the award is Dr. Joseph Crockett, Special Assistant to the President of ABS. Photo courtesy of GMA Immerse. Something exciting happens when today's top Christian musicians move from song to words, telling of… Read More

Empowering Christian Artists

Since its founding in 1816, the American Bible Society (ABS) has consistently supported organizations that promote the life-changing message of the Bible through innovative and meaningful experiences. Today, ABS carries on this tradition through creative collaborations. This summer, the American Bible Society is an official sponsor of IMMERSE, the… Read More

A Bible Reading Revival

Brian Robbins works through the E100 Bible reading program. Photo by Throwinglight.com What if a program existed in which key readings helped you understand the full narrative import and message of the Bible? Such a program came to life last summer, when more than 130 churches in the greater… Read More