Bible Society

The Patmos Youth Report

Young people are vital to the future of the Church. It’s important to understand how they’re engaging with the Bible – or why they might not be – in order to make ministry with young people more effective. The Patmos…

RichardJune 2, 2026

Apps Digital Research

AI, Bible Apps and Theological Bias

How do AI chatbots shape how we read, interpret and engage with Scripture? Today, millions of people are turning to AI chatbots to deepen their understanding of Scripture. But does generative AI impact how we interpret and interact with the…

RichardJanuary 23, 2026

Research

The Patmos World Bible Attitudes Survey

150 countries analysed | 89 languages | 90,000 people surveyed The Patmos Initiative brings together people and organisations sharing one vision - a world where everyone encounters the Bible, is empowered to explore it and experiences the impact it can…

RichardApril 30, 2025

Research Young People

The Quiet Revival

"In churches across society something amazing is happening, challenging long-held predictions about the future of Christianity in the twenty-first century. Where once we saw aging congregations and a steady decline in attendance, we see dramatic growth, led by the young.…

RichardApril 9, 2025

Film and Video Understanding Scripture

Bible Trek

Through a series of short films, join Andrew Ollerton (author of The Bible Course) as he treks through the Holy Land and beyond. Visit Jerusalem, Galilee, Ephesus and other locations. Discover the sites where famous Bible events took place, from…

RichardMarch 25, 2023

Advocacy Understanding Scripture

The Bible: A Story that Makes Sense of Life

When we make sense of the Bible, the Bible makes sense of us. From the book description: The Bible has been called the greatest story ever told. In this book, Andrew Ollerton explores how the story of the Bible not…

RichardFebruary 6, 2023

Research

Lumino

"Have we overestimated the hostility towards faith in our nation and underestimated the Bible as a tool for mission? Find out what people in England and Wales really think about faith and the Bible." Lumino, an initiative of the Bible…

RichardNovember 7, 2019

Discipleship Understanding Scripture

The Bible Course

From the Bible Society: "Accessible and interactive, it will enhance and inform your ongoing Bible study, whether you are new to the Bible or want to go deeper. Using a unique storyline, the course shows how the key events, books…

RichardApril 10, 2018

Bible Reading Bible Study

Bible Book Club

Bible Book Club, from the British and Foreign Bible Society, provides ideas and resources for running a book club with friends, where you read through books of the Bible together. A guide for each book for the Bible is available…

RichardFebruary 3, 2017

Bible Storytelling Children

Open the Book

"Today, so many children could miss out on the great classic stories from the Bible – Noah, Daniel and the life of Jesus could be closed chapters if youngsters don’t get an opportunity to engage with the Bible." Open the…

RichardOctober 27, 2016