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.
Rwandan Teen’s Life Changed by God’s Word
Umutesi, a 17-year old girl living in a small Rwandan village in Central Africa, just received the best gift of her young life: her first Bible.Umutesi took part in American Bible Society’s End-to-End program in Rwanda. She faithfully attended the regular audio Bible listening group at her local church and listened to more than 60 percent of the New Testament.Rwanda…
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God’s Word Is Restoring Lives in Central Africa
From genocide to civil war to persecution, Central Africa is a region of broken people. But God’s Word is bringing healing and hope to people of all ages, even in the most difficult of circumstances. An effective tool for communicating the healing love and grace of God, End-to-End is a three-step program that introduces hurting people to Jesus Christ and…
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Church Growth in Laos Produces Bible Shortage
In poverty-stricken areas like the Hmong region of Laos, the good news of God’s love and peace is transforming lives and entire villages. But because of the incredible hunger of new followers of Jesus to know more about God through his Word, Scriptures are scarce.Pastor Va Cha, who founded a church in the area, says, “We only have five Hmong…
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ABANDONED PERUVIAN BOY FINDS HIS HEAVENLY FATHER IN GOD’S WORD
Children around the globe are hurting, vulnerable and abandoned.Recent reports estimate that more than 153 million children worldwide are orphans. When Bibles are placed in the hands of orphans and at-risk children, they learn that someone cares.American Bible Society provides God’s Word to thousands of orphans and suffering children in places like Peru, Bangladesh, Ukraine, Nepal, India and Africa. Max,…
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GOD’S WORD MAKES AN ETERNAL DIFFERENCE FOR A GRATEFUL MAN IN BANGLADESH
Tapos Manda’s childhood ended when he was six years old. That’s when his father died and Tapos was forced to work in the fields to help sustain his poverty-ridden family.Born into a poor tribal family in Bangladesh, Tapos carried man-size responsibilities on his young shoulders. Unable to attend school or play with other children, Tapos grew up without the carefree…
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DESPITE RISK, DEMAND FOR BIBLES RISES IN IRAN
Despite intense persecution and the risk of torture or imprisonment, the demand for God’s Word in Iran is on the rise. That’s why spreading Scripture through satellite television, safe booklet distribution and other technology is so critical today! Believers in Iran face the very real threat of arrest and imprisonment for their faith. Christians have been put in chains, imprisoned,…
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