Scripture engagement leads to knowing God—and lives changed forever. Now more than ever, Americans need to know God’s Word and the hope we have in its transformative message. The State of the Bible is a yearly, in-depth study, asking Americans their opinions and practices relating to the Bible, all made possible by generous supporters like you.
These Bible insights can provide critical information and give you direction for your Biblical ministry to help better serve the needs of people in your community.
Bibles for 'Children of Chernobyl'
A girl reads a Children's Bible in the library at a rehabilitation center for children affected by the Chernobyl disaster, in Belarus. Photo: Bible Society of the Republic of Belarus.More than 23 years after the meltdown of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, the people of nearby Belarus continue to suffer from the exposure to intense radiation and its…
READ MORE
Delivering Christmas Joy
OCC is a great opportunity, not only to bring hope and joy to a hurting child’s life, but to also teach children in this country about generosity and compassion,” said Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s Purse. (Ecuador photo courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse.)After years of watching her parents argue, Angela felt helpless and angry. She wanted peace to return to their…
READ MORE
Historic Celebration
At the Amity Press supporters and workers gather at the ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new facility. Photo courtesy of United Bible Society The official opening of the new Amity Printing Press was celebrated on May 18 in Nanjing, China. Kua Wee Seng, coordinator of the UBS China partnership, board members of the American Bible Society and…
READ MORE
Slam Dunk Outreach
Local church volunteers wore Take the Word Challenge T-shirts and handed out a special Book of Psalms. Photo by Patricia A. Walker Last November the American Bible Society participated in the first Faith & Family Night at an NBA New Orleans Hornets home game against the San Antonio Spurs. Word Entertainment provided a postgame concert featuring Point of Grace. Peter…
READ MORE
Helping Hands
Van loaded with blankets and Bibles en route to Peru earthquake/hurricane aftermath Central and South America have been hit hard by natural disasters. The promise of God’s Word in difficult times becomes critically important.The Bible Society of Peru brought relief to the people of Huancavelica who were affected by a major earthquake last September. The American Bible Society funded the…
READ MORE
Brazil's New Day
The Bible Society is active in Brazil, with an efficient printing factory in São Paulo. Photo from Throwinglight.comThe Bible Society of Brazil (BSB) is bringing the transforming light of God to the world. Each year, more than 9 million Bibles are printed in São Paulo and sent out to more than 100 countries. The heart of their story is not…
READ MOREShare Scripture where it’s needed most
Your generosity makes the Bible available to more people in more places.
