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.
For those on the frontlines . . .
Tom Crandall* knows the power of God’s Word for those who face danger. As a U.S. Civil Service employee serving in the Middle East, he has experienced firsthand the calming impact of Military Scripture resources. “In the city, there was a small chapel,” he recalls. “The Chaplain received Military Bibles from American Bible Society for the military men and women.…
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Giving Bibles to Military Youth
Meet Kevin*. He recently graduated high school, where he played the tuba in band. He enjoys painting and board games. He has two young brothers and two cats. Kevin is a typical American teen, with one big difference. The 18-year-old is a “military kid.” Having a parent serve our nation and in harm’s way can be tough on a youth.…
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New Bible Program to Support Military Children
American Bible Society’s Armed Services Ministry today announced the launch of a new program, Hero Squad, to show children of the Military the support of a grateful nation. Through donor commitments, the program will provide a welcome box as well as four annual gift packages to children with a parent serving in the Military. These seasonal, quarterly boxes include an…
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Celebrating Veterans Day with Bold, New Military Scripture Engagement Initiative
American Bible Society shows gratitude and honor to America’s Veterans this Veterans Day, November 11, 2020. American Bible Society’s Armed Services Ministry (ASM) has served Veterans, Military members, and their families for more than 200 years. Today, they announced Operation 500, a brand-new campaign to inspire half a million Military members each year to take a Military Bible Challenge. Starting…
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New Campaign Aims to Help 35,000 Armed Service Members Combat Traumatic Stress
American Bible Society today announced a new 40-day campaign to support Military Service members and their families with Bible and Scripture resources as the military faces increased mental health challenges and heightened uncertainty amid COVID-19. The God Understands campaign, featuring a suite of free Bible-based trauma healing resources, aims to reach 35,000 Service members between Memorial Day on May 25…
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Finding Faith at Fort Jackson
Thanks to your support, a Veteran named Pastor Vargas gives 1,000 Soldiers a Bible of their own each year. Pastor Vargas has served on the Fort Jackson base in South Carolina for more than 23 years, and he partners with American Bible Society’s Armed Services Ministry. Half of the Army goes through Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, where Soldiers…
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