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Scripture Engagement Essentials

Advocacy

American Bible Society Blog

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
ResearchYoung People

The Bible Reading of Young Evangelicals

From the book’s description: "Young evangelicals in Britain often find themselves at odds with an increasingly secular society, and yet the tradition persists and in some places flourishes. Sociological studies into the faith of this demographic group are rare, yet…
Richard
October 6, 2017
Research

State of the Bible 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
ResearchYoung People

The Bible According to Gen Z

"The Bible According to Gen Z" is a collection of essays from Australia on encouraging Bible engagement among young people. It includes research results and analysis, together with responses from youth leaders and case studies. Here are some selected quotes:…
Richard
September 28, 2016
Research

The Bible in America

From the Publisher's description: The Bible in America is a multiyear survey of attitudes toward and perceptions of the Bible, set against the backdrop of a changing cultural landscape. Commissioned by American Bible Society, Barna researchers have conducted more than…
Richard
September 15, 2016
LiteracyResearch

Impact Assessment Report

This study was undertaken by a small team of Africans and Canadians to measure the impacts of translated Scriptures, literacy and Scripture engagement programs on marginalized minority language communities, to discern whether certain hypotheses are true and to better understand…
Richard
May 12, 2016
ResearchResponding to Needs

Bible Translation Strategy

People respond to the Gospel in proportion to their conviction that God and his Word are relevant to the concerns of daily life. This will be called the principle of "personal relevance". A translator or local believer can bring this…
Richard
October 5, 2015
Language IssuesResearch

The Impact of Vernacular Scriptures

MA dissertation: Bible & Mission, Redcliffe College, UK. Abstract: In many ways the Malila and Nyiha are typical of Tanzania's numerous multilingual communities, where both Swahili and the local language are used as part of everyday life. Given that there…
Richard
July 17, 2015