Leaders from the Philadelphia area will learn how to care for people hurt by trauma such as abuse, disaster or violence, at a Bible-based trauma healing training in May. In these sessions, participants learn the model for Bible-based trauma healing, explore their own past and need for… Read More
The church in China continues to grow exponentially, with an estimated 1 million believers joining churches across the country each year. But there are 115 million people in China whose heart language is not Mandarin. Of those, about 77 percent don’t have access to Scripture in their native language. Read More
Join us in praying for the upcoming Forum of Bible Agencies International (FOBAI) annual meeting. FOBAI is an alliance of more than 25 international Bible agencies with a shared vision of working together to maximize access to God’s Word. By joining together to confront… Read More
Recently I sat down with our point person for Bible ministry in New York City, Enid Almanzar, to get an update on how God is working through his Word in the “Big Apple.” Here’s a little of our conversation that can guide you in praying for God’s Word to… Read More
Active duty Service members and veterans often struggle with spiritual and emotional injuries as a result of their service in the military. This can lead to feelings of fear, anger, depression, hopelessness, and grief. Their families have unique struggles as well, from learning to cope with loneliness and… Read More
Reading and studying the Bible is an important part of spiritual growth. Yet many church goers don’t read the Bible on a regular basis. To help change this, we’re partnering with church leaders and Biblica to ignite a renewal of Bible reading in their churches through a program… Read More
Today, many people are still waiting to engage God’s Word in their heart language. That’s why American Bible Society is partnering with local translators and Bible translation agencies to overcome barriers that create delays in Bible translation. Together we can accelerate Bible translation by improving… Read More
We long for the day when all people will have access to the life-changing message of the Bible in the language of their heart—including the deaf community. That’s why, together with our partners, American Bible Society is supporting the translation of the first-ever complete American Sign Language (ASL) Bible. Read More
Today in the United States, many people suffer the effects of trauma as a result of experiencing or witnessing intense wounds to the body, mind and soul. Whether the trauma is caused by domestic violence, sexual abuse, human trafficking, or addiction, it can leave people with deep heart wounds. But… Read More
In the Great Lakes region of Africa, war and violence have dominated the landscape for decades. Many people in this region have endured atrocities and experienced significant trauma. Through Bible-based trauma healing, a ministry supported by American Bible Society’s financial partners, the healing power of God’s Word can help survivors… Read More
