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.
American Bible Society Announces Top Bible Picks For Christmas
American Bible Society today announced its selections for the Top Ten Best Bible Gifts for Christmas. The list is part of American Bible Society’s initiative to make the Bible one of America’s most gifted items this holiday season. “People don’t often think of giving a Bible as a Christmas gift,” said Dr. Nicole Martin, Director of U.S. Ministry at American…
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AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY WILL GIVE FREE BIBLES TO KANYE WEST FANS
PHILADELPHIA, PA – October 30, 2019 – American Bible Society today announced that they will send up to 1,000 free Bibles to any Americans curious about the historical book and Christian faith. This comes largely in response to the release of American rapper, Kanye West’s latest album, Jesus is King, which was released to the public on October 25, 2019.“Kanye…
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AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY PRESIDENT AND CEO ROY L. PETERSON ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
PHILADELPHIA, October, 28, 2019 – American Bible Society President and Chief Executive Officer Roy L. Peterson announced today that he will retire from the organization, after serving in the role since 2014. The Board of Directors has appointed Robert L. Briggs, who served as Senior Vice President in U.S. Ministry, as Interim President and CEO, effective immediately. Peterson will continue…
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AMERICANS’ APPETITE FOR BIBLE GROWS
More Americans are expressing interest in increasing their interaction with the Bible, according to the annual State of the Bible research from American Bible Society. The 2018 report reveals a majority of Americans, 57 percent, declare they wish they used the Bible more. While 89 percent of those who are considered Bible Engaged* desire to increase their Bible use, 70…
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SURVEY ASKS WHO SAID IT: HAN SOLO OR JESUS?
On the eve of the release of the new Star Wars movie Solo, nearly half of Americans are not so fascinated with a galaxy far, far away that they cannot recognize a Jesus quote when they see one. As part of American Bible Society’s annual State of the Bible survey, participants were asked whether Jesus or Han Solo said, “You…
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PEOPLE WHO REGULARLY READ BIBLE SAY IT’S BETTER THAN COFFEE TO JUMP-START THEIR MORNINGS
PHILADELPHIA, May 8, 2018— The more engaged someone is with the Bible, the more likely he or she is to recognize their need for it on a daily basis, according to the latest State of the Bible research from American Bible Society. Among this group, 61 percent said they must have the Bible as part of their daily routines when…
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