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American Bible Society - Scripture Engagement

Advocacy

American Bible Society Blog

American Bible Society
On the American Bible Society blog, you can find articles on topics of Bible engagement. Articles relating to Scripture engagement include: How to get your whole church reading the Bible The most important factors in increasing Bible engagement How to…
Richard
February 21, 2018
Research

State of the Bible 2017

Research conducted by Barna Group (2017)
"Americans believe the nation is in moral decline, but they see hope for change in the pages of Scripture, according to the 2017 State of the Bible survey." The "State of the Bible" is an annual report commissioned by American…
Richard
April 26, 2017
Trauma Healing

Healing the Wounds of Trauma

How the Church can Help
Harriet Hill, Margaret Hill, Richard Bagge, Pat Miersma (2016)
This book offers a practical approach to engaging the Bible and mental health principles to find God’s healing for wounds of the heart. This provides a strong foundation for restored lives and relationships. It is a resource for leaders in…
Richard
November 23, 2016
Trauma Healing

Healing the Wounds of Trauma (North American Edition)

How the Church Can Help
Harriet Hill, Margaret Hill, Dick Baggé, and Pat Miersma (2015)
This book offers a practical approach to engaging the Bible and mental health principles to find God’s healing for wounds of the heart, which provides a strong foundation for restored lives and relationships. This edition is adapted for ministry in…
Richard
April 28, 2016
ChildrenTrauma Healing

Healing Children’s Wounds of Trauma

Facilitator's Manual and Children's Book
Harriet Hill, Margaret Hill, Debbie Braaksma, Lyn Westman (2014)
"Even though Joseph had the opportunity and the power to get revenge on his brothers, he chose to forgive them. He even provided for their future rather than return evil for evil. Though it may be very difficult to forgive,…
Richard
October 28, 2014
Research

State of the Bible 2014

Research conducted among US adults
Barna Group (2014)
The American Bible Society and Barna Group published their annual research on the State of the Bible, "a comprehensive study of Americans' attitudes and behaviors toward the Bible". For 2014, they identified six trends: Bible skepticism is now “tied" with…
Richard
April 9, 2014
Research

State of the Bible 2013

Barna Research (2013)
The State of the Bible 2013 report contains the findings from a nationwide study commissioned by American Bible Society and conducted by Barna Research. From the report: "Americans overwhelming (77%) believe morals and values are declining in the U.S. The…
Richard
April 8, 2013
Trauma Healing

Trauma Healing Institute

We are a global collaboration of ministries dedicated to helping people around the world heal from the pain of trauma. The THI Method Our method is simple. It brings a group of people together in a safe place, where they…
Richard
August 15, 2012
Research

State of the Bible 2011

Research conducted by Barna Group (2011)
Published as part of Uncover the Word, "this April 2011 research contains findings from a nationwide study commissioned by American Bible Society and conducted by Barna Research. The study documents responses taken from U.S. adults 18 years of age and…
Richard
February 29, 2012
DigitalYoung People

The Biblical Challenge from (and for) Millennials

Lamar Vest (President and CEO, American Bible Society) (2010)
"The Bible has yet to beat the perception of being a dusty old rule book among millennials largely because to substantiate relevance and garner interest, the text first must be read... The message of the Bible is unchanging, but how…
Richard
May 28, 2010