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“Go and preach the good news to everyone in the world.”
Mark 16:15 CEV
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State of the Bible Research
Seeking to Understand America’s Relationship with the Bible

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.

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Trauma in America: New Report and Workshop

As the Covid-19 pandemic spreads across the globe, we are all experiencing various levels of uncertainty and upheaval. The pandemic has also brought to light the severe impact that trauma can have on our lives. These painful experiences can cause deep and lasting suffering and can affect every part of a person: mind, body and spirit. People are left longing…

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Until All Are Free

In case you missed our webinar “Until All Are Free: A Courageous Conversation on Race”, you can now view the whole recording here. Listen to American Bible Society’s Nicole Martin, Mark Matlock, A.R. Bernard and Desiree Guyton as they engage in conversation on the topics of emancipation, race and the Bible.

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AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY NAMES ROBERT L. BRIGGS AS PRESIDENT AND CEO

PHILADELPHIA, Penn. – June 23, 2020 – American Bible Society, one of the nation’s most enduring nonprofit organizations, announced today that Robert L. Briggs has been appointed as president and CEO of the 204-year-old Bible ministry. Briggs, who served most recently as interim president and CEO following the retirement of Roy L. Peterson, has served at and led American Bible…

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Dear pastors, COVID-19-related depression is real and needs attention

Covid-19 has led to the death of hundreds of thousands of people worldwide and has infected millions more. The fear, panic and anxiety this global pandemic has caused will lead to another health crisis, a mental health crisis in the form of depression that should not be ignored. Read more from Philip Monroe in the Christian Post about how church…

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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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American Bible Society Joins Organizations Partnering With Year Of The Bible

PHILADELPHIA, PA – January 21, 2020 – American Bible Society today announced partnership with and involvement in the Year of the Bible campaign, a Bible-engagement initiative beginning in January that will kick off a 2020 global media campaign to increase Bible readership for millions of individuals around the world.American Bible Society joins 60 other organizations helping Year of the Bible…

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“All who call out to the Lord will be saved. How can people have faith in the Lord and ask him to save them, if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear, unless someone tells them?”
Romans 10:13–14 CEV
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