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.
International Update
Members of the Afrian Children's Choir performed at the opening ceremony for the 2012 Project Round Table, held in Nairobi, Kenya.China - Expanding Ministry in ChinaOn July 2, Chairman Elder Fu Xianwei of the three Self Party Movement/China Christian Council visited American Bible Society. Elder Fu thanked ABS for its continued support in providing Bibles for China, especially through the…
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Pray Around the World
AzerbaijanGive thanks for the work translating the Bible into Azeri, Talish and Udi. Ask that God will bless these projects and that they will have an impact on many people. Praise him, too, for opportunities to publish, distribute and proclaim his Word. Pray for his protection and guidance, for future mission opportunities and for his blessing on all aspects of…
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International Update
Bishop Aloysius Jim Luxian has a deep devotion to God's Word, which is his source and strength. Photo by UBSCP/Yeo Tan Tan. China - A Lifelong Commitment to God's WordBishop Aloysius Jin Luxian, 95, of China's Catholic Patriotic Association granted a rare interview with the United Bible Societies' China Partnership.During the interview, Bishop Jin shared his profound love of the…
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Scripture Ministry That Speaks to Trauma
Pastor Ubutu Assuni is pictured (second from right) above. He is standing with the Nyanga language team from the Scripture-based trauma healing training, held in Goma, Democratic of the Congo. Some people need to discover Job before they are ready to trust Jesus. This is a lesson American Bible Society has learned in nearly two years of serving victims of…
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The Arab Spring a Year Later
Ramez Atallah. Before the Arab Spring of 2011, Bible Societies in the Middle East faced many challenges, but they knew the limits of religious and political freedom under which they worked. Today, they are seizing new opportunities to share God's Word, despite a shifting landscape in which boundaries are unclear and the future uncertain.EgyptEgypt is one of the most drastically…
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