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.
Welcome Colonel Pace
American Bible Society is thrilled to welcome Chaplain (Colonel) Arthur Pace as the new executive director of its Armed Services Ministry. Colonel Pace comes to ABS, having served as command chaplain for the Northern Regional Medical Command.“I am beyond excited,” Pace says about his new position. “This is an answer to prayer, and beyond my prayers . . . to…
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We Are Here to Help
We thought you might enjoy getting to know our donor support team better. They are here to help connect your passion for God's Word with active ministry around the world. Please don't hesitate to contact us. Melinda TrineMeet Melinda Trine, our director of Donor Care. She heads up efforts to ensure that the needs of donors are met.“I like to…
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In Memoriam
Louis and Virginia CamisaGiven by John E. CamisaGladys A. CarlsonGiven by Rev. Charles G. CarlsonMy husband, Gordon R. DixonGiven by Mae E. DixonCecelia FolsomGiven by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J. PerottaRobert Calvinand Edythe B. Grier Given by R. C. Grier Family TrustWalter Groce Jr.Given by Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. GroceMy parents, Rev. Harlen J.and Nannie Faye PateGiven by Mr.…
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Partner Profile: God is Alive in China
When Bill and Rita Bartlett talk about God, they can hardly contain themselves.Their excitement flows from seeing him at work in their lives and in the lives of others. They dedicated their marriage — 37 years and counting — and their international business to God. When they sold their business three years ago, the first thing they did was dedicate…
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Pray Around the World
A young woman in Togo waits for a literacy class to begin.JordanWe give thanks that we are celebrating the Year of the Bible with the Catholic Middle East Churches during 2012. Pray that it will generate a lasting interest in the Bible and the Bible Society, opening up distribution channels and changing lives through Scripture. We pray that our plans…
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In Memoriam
Moises Diaz de LeonGiven By American Bible Society StaffMy mother,Helen K. GirodGiven By Paul and Kristin GirodThomas Vernon LandGiven Ms. Casie MayneMy mother,Kandi NolenGiven by Joy O'BrienHarry Cornelius PhelpsGiven Mrs. Esther M. PhelpsMy wife,Joanne ShawGiven By The Reverend James E. ShawMy fatherClifton SwigardGiven By Anne Swigard
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