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.
Sparking an Urban Revival
On a typical day in Manhattan, cab drivers weave in and out of traffic. Shoppers dart from one store to the next. Horse-drawn carriages plod through Central Park. But one July afternoon, thousands of singing voices transformed this familiar hustle and bustle into a site of worship. In Central Park, 60,000 people lifted their hands toward the sky, singing the…
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Media Campaign Points Families to God’s Word
At the end of September, Christian pilgrims from around the world descended on Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the World Meeting of Families—the world’s largest gathering of Catholic families. People poured into the city for several appearances by Pope Francis, including a Mass celebrated on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.To reach the hundreds of thousands of people roaming Philadelphia with God’s Word, American…
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The Bible Heals Broken Lives in Phoenix
In mid-September, Christian leaders convened in Arizona to launch the first Bible-based trauma healing program in Phoenix. While American Bible Society’s international trauma healing program started in Central Africa in 2010, the program has now been contextualized to address spiritual pain and abuse in American cities.As Trauma Healing Program Associate Vanessa O’Brien explains, “We started in an African context where…
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New Website Brings the Bible to Troops Overseas
A new website allows U.S. military members and their families to interact with God’s Word together online. On the site, troops can read through the popular Military Bible Challenge reading plan and discuss Scripture with family and friends in an online discussion group. For troops deployed to the far corners of the world, the website provides the support of a…
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New Survey Reveals Bible Reading Habits of Teens
A 2015 survey conducted by American Bible Society and Barna Group unmasks the major challenges and opportunities when it comes to engaging teenagers with God’s Word. Just 7 percent of teenagers are actively engaged with the Bible—that’s 4 percent less than their Millennial peer group (18-30 year-olds).Some good news from the survey shows that 49 percent of teenagers have a…
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Leadership Blog Fosters Bible Engagement in U.S. Churches
A new Bible Engagement Leadership Blog from American Bible Society provides church leaders with cutting edge strategies to increase Bible reading in American churches.The blog presents issues and ideas, such as the value of Scripture email campaigns and how to ignite interest in the Bible through preaching, helping busy pastors reach the millions of Americans who like the Bible, but…
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