At American Bible Society, we want to make sure the ministry you provide to our military is as effective as possible. That’s why three highly experienced colonels oversee this critical work. Colonel Art Pace, Colonel Gordon Groseclose, and Lieutenant Colonel Paul McCullough oversee military programs for our American… Read More
Lieutenant Rick Johnson* spent a lot of time in the military. “I went in a teenager and came out a grandpa,” he jokes. “I served under five presidents.” Rick served in different positions, such as combat engineer and infantry squad leader, in places like Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He… Read More
Heroes come in all sizes . . . even small ones. Over 2 million children in the United States have had a parent deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan. At least 19,000 of their parents have been wounded in action. More than 2,000 have lost a parent to war. Read More
On August 31, 2021, the longest war in American history came to an end. Although the 20-year war in Afghanistan divided the public politically, we shouldn’t allow it to color our respect for nor minimize the sacrifice of those who served and continue to serve. Our nation’s Military members have… Read More
This Veterans Day, American Bible Society thanks God for the faithful service of our Veterans. We honor their bravery in risking their lives for our freedoms and remain committed to sharing the good news with those who served through our Armed Services Ministry. Since 1817, we have deployed God’s Word… Read More
On Veterans Day, November 11, 2021, American Bible Society honors the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces. We want every Veteran to know that we are grateful for their numerous sacrifices, enduring commitment, and immeasurable courage to step into harm’s way so we wouldn’t… Read More
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… Read More
As you read this, the men and women of the United States Military are risking their lives and guarding our security in hot spots and lonely outposts around the world. Many are facing fear, depression, and terrible loneliness. While they go into battle with the latest technology and training,… Read More
Thank you for praying for Military children to experience God’s hope and peace through the Hero Squad program which provides free biblical resources. Our goal was to enroll 1,500 children in the program. But God exceeded our expectations! We provided God’s Word for more than 2,400… Read More
Tom Crandall* knows the power of God’s Word for those who face danger. As a U.S. Civil Service employee serving in the Middle East, he has experienced firsthand the calming impact of Military Scripture resources. “In the city, there was a small chapel,” he recalls. “The Chaplain received… Read More
