Scripture Engagement Essentials

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…

The complete annual State of the Bible report for 2025 has been published by the American Bible Society. Here are some of the highlights in this year's report: After three down years, Scripture Engagement and Bible Use are up. Millennials…

This study represents the largest sample of research on factors influencing Scripture Engagement to date, examining seventy projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Oceania, and representing multiple Bible translation agencies. The data has been analyzed statistically to identify factors…

The Bible Access List is a "comprehensive 2025 assessment identifying where Bible access is most difficult and shortages among Christians are greatest". The research is presented in three sections: Bible Restrictions List: in which countries is it hard to import,…

The aim of SURAM (Scripture Use Research And Ministry) Cameroon was to evaluate the ownership, use, and impact of vernacular Scriptures in communities across Cameroon where New Testaments or full Bibles in the local mother tongue were published between 2007…

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…

"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.…

The Canada Institute of Linguistics (CanIL) offers a Scripture Engagement training track with courses accepted by SIL and Wycliffe Bible Translators as preparation for cross-cultural service. In 2025, the SE course will be taught in the summer: either in person…

Second Edition "Je recommande ce livre à tous ceux qui souhaitent que la traduction de la Bible transforme des vies ! Traduire la Bible en Actes rassemble une mine d’expériences de praticiens de la traduction qui cherchent à faciliter l’interaction…

The SE (Scripture Engagement) Guide app is a companion to the SE Guide website, containing questions and videos based around the Eight Conditions for Scripture Engagement. The SE Guide is designed to help you understand what will help or hinder…