Mission
Making the Bible available to every person in a language and format each can understand and afford, so all people may experience its life-changing message.
Core Values
Together, we believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God that guides us in our beliefs, values, and conduct.
We recognize that people are the fabric of our organization and agree to operate in a spirit of unity, cooperation, and partnership. Therefore, we affirm our commitment to the mission of American Bible Society and pledge to uphold the following values:
TRANSFORMATION:
- Improve decisions and relationships through Bible engagement.
- Seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance in how we operate and have impact.
- Facilitate encounters with God’s Word that transform people.
COLLABORATION:
- Work in partnership to increase effectiveness.
- Operate through the church and allied organizations.
- Strengthen the global network of Bible societies.
CREATIVITY:
- Lead disciplined innovation across the Bible lifecycle.
- Develop new ways to engage people with Scripture.
- Identify and scale unique solutions leveraging our resources.
AGILITY:
- Operate with urgency and flexibility.
- Ensure all have access to the Bible as a matter of justice.
- Act courageously and adapt quickly.
INTEGRITY:
- Behave in ways that build and sustain high trust.
- Be transparent internally and externally.
- Steward funds from all sources rigorously and efficiently.
Affirmation of Faith
At American Bible Society, the work we share is built on generations of faithful service, and our enduring hope that people will engage with the Bible, know Christ, and grow their faith.
Our Affirmation of Biblical Community unites us in a common commitment to the Scriptures and its power to change lives and eternities across the United States and around the world.
