5 Top findings from new study on Hispanics in America

Nearly 53 million Latinos live in America and represent the nation’s largest ethnic minority. Where do they stand on issues of immigration, language, worship and work? A new study— Barna: Hispanics— finds out. The study—a collaboration among American Bible Society, the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference,… Read More

National Update Spring 2014

Armed Services Launches Military Bible App for iPhones The Armed Services Ministry of American Bible Society announces the launch of its Military Bible Challenge app for iPhones, a state-of-the-art, multi-sensory app in which users can choose their Bible translation and Scripture challenge plan. The app offers the E-100, Brick by… Read More

Building a Bible Minded Future

Just a few weeks ago, American Bible Society released a study on America’s Bible Minded Cities, a report that ranks 100 cities in the U.S. from most to least “Bible minded.” The response was incredible. The story was picked up by The Huffington Post, Fox News and NPR, to… Read More

Inbox: Thousands of Youth Commit to Scripture

Arthur Satterwhite, senior program manager of Arts and Media Bible Advocacy at ABS, challenges youth in Los Angeles to engage with God’s Word every day. photo credit: Michael Gibeault, courtesy of Jesus Culture. More than 50,000 young people gathered in Los Angeles and online for… Read More

National Update

130 youth representing seven churches across five states met at Bible House, NY, to learn how ABS is reaching communities nationwide through holistic programs and Scripture resources. Youth Learn About Scripture-based Ministry In July, nearly 130 youth from seven churches across the United States met at Bible House… Read More

National Update

A detail of Seven Saints in Adoration of the Magi, c. 1375-1385. Tempera and gold leaf on panel. Courtesy of SBSAE di Siena e Grossato. Lights, Camera, Bible Exploration Through its advocacy initiative, American Bible Society is engaging moviegoers with a Scripture-based conversation guide on the… Read More

‘The Bible Makes Me Feel Stronger’

Anna* is in love with Jesus and enjoys reading about Him in the Mission:Literacy program. She attends a Mission: Literacy™ program in Philadelphia. Photo by Kim Carter. “People who are like these little children belong to the kingdom of God.” Mark 10.14b (CEV) Anna* had… Read More

National Update

Photo courtesy of Benjamin Leaman. ‘A Soldier's Hope' at ChristmasChristian trio Point of Grace gave 10 concerts in December, singing traditional and original Christmas music and promoting American Bible Society's Armed Services Ministry. From Nashville to California, the concerts featured a compelling video inviting attendees to support ministry… Read More

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

Serving Those Who Serve

Freedom comes at a price. Our nations veterans know this full well as they endure, on a day-to-day basis, the lasting effects of duty and war. So, the Armed Services Ministry of American Bible Society, in collaboration with Veteran Affairs (VA) chaplain consultants, developed the God Understands series: A resource… Read More