ssiggins
October 28, 2025
American Bible Society is excited to announce a research grant opportunity for Christian higher education scholars. This grant aims to build upon the themes presented in the State of the Bible: USA reports by exploring and testing interventions that promote increased Bible engagement. The application window is now open until January 12, 2026.
John Plake
October 2, 2025
This special report examines the well-being, faith participation, Bible use, and interest in the Bible among residents in the Bay Area.
ssiggins
September 23, 2025
The response to Kirk’s legacy, so deeply rooted in his faith, has been electric, culminating in an outpouring of interest in Christ from previously uninterested social media users… Kirk’s assassination has, as martyr deaths tend to do, energized this trend, but it began before September 10, as the social media posts mirrored in polls and […]
ssiggins
September 4, 2025
Over 40% of self-identified Christians haven’t attended church in six months, yet research shows church involvement fosters spiritual growth. In the 2025 State of the Bible survey, American Bible Society (ABS) asked churchgoing Christians about their church engagement, which they define as “the level of an individual’s involvement in the life, mission, and community of […]
ssiggins
August 28, 2025
Could artificial intelligence or short TV episodes help young adults engage more with the Bible? American Bible Society has issued first-time grants to four Christian higher education institutions to encourage innovation in getting young adults more interested in Scripture.
ssiggins
August 15, 2025
Nearly half of American Christians, 45 percent, have not attended church in the past six months, the American Bible Society said in its latest release from the 2025 State of the Bible. About two-thirds of American adults – 64 percent – say they are Christian, but of those only 55 percent attend church, ABS said […]
ssiggins
August 14, 2025
Research from American Bible Society on the State of the Bible over the past five years has revealed a clear connection between human flourishing and faith. One place this connection shows up is in the relationship between Bible reading and human flourishing. As churches seek to “pursue the well-being of the city” (Jeremiah 29:7, CSB), […]
John Plake
August 12, 2025
According to our annual State of the Bible Survey, 26% of Americans are religiously unaffiliated. To better understand the Nones, we interviewed Dr. Ryan P. Burge, an associate professor of political science at Eastern Illinois University, pastor, statistician, and author of The Nones: Where They Came From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Going. […]
ssiggins
June 25, 2025
The evidence is tentative, but the American Bible Society’s State of the Bible USA 2025 report indicates a small but seemingly significant upward trend in Bible engagement, most noticeable among men (as a whole), and millennials in particular.
ssiggins
May 25, 2025
According to a new study by the American Bible Society, there has been a rise in Bible users from 38% to 41%, with notable gains among young people and men. “Millennials saw a 29% increase in Bible use from 2024 to 2025 and men saw a 19% increase, closing the long-time gender gap in Bible […]
ssiggins
April 20, 2025
It’s not time to call this a revival, but something is stirring in the culture. Christians would do well to pay attention, live out their faith and step into the opportunity to share with others.
ssiggins
April 18, 2025
Findings from the American Bible Society spotted the first increase in “bible use and scripture engagement” among younger adults since 2021.
ssiggins
April 11, 2025
A report from the American Bible Society shows us some very interesting news in regards to religion in the United States, particularly Christianity. According to the latest numbers, men of all ages are picking up the Bible at a greater rate this year than last, and the gap between men who read the Bible and […]
ssiggins
The latest State of the Bible report by American Bible Society shows an increase in Bible use and scripture engagement for the first time in four years. The numbers equate to 3% more American adults – a total of 10 million – reading the Bible outside of church. That’s good news for The Good News.
John Plake
November 7, 2024
Susan Mettes, author of The Loneliness Epidemic, shares her findings on the state of loneliness in the United States and how the Bible and churches can make a difference. Mettes is also a military spouse and shares her personal experience on what can sometimes be a lonely lifestyle. Download the full State of the Bible report: StateoftheBible.org
John Plake
September 23, 2024
Our youngest adults—those in Generation Z—have more fears, greater anxiety, lower self-esteem, and less peer affirmation than any older generation. Join Dr. John Plake, American Bible Society’s Chief Innovation Officer and editor-in-chief of the State of the Bible series and Dr. Tanita Tualla Maddox, the National Director of Generational Impact for Young Life, as they talk about the next generation, mental and emotional health, and the Bible.
John Plake
May 7, 2024
Can AI be used to enhance spiritual growth, reach more people with the gospel, and glorify God? We’ve gathered insights from key leaders in AI and Christian ministry. Let’s explore these questions together.
John Plake
April 14, 2024
New research reveals that the share of young adults who think the Bible has had a transformative effect on their lives has increased even as a majority of them remain “Scripture Disengaged.”
John Plake
April 2, 2024
Scripture engagement among American adults is at its lowest point in the 14 years the American Bible Society has commissioned the annual State of the Bible report, researchers said in releasing the first chapter of the 2024 report.
John Plake
November 16, 2021
A new study from the American Bible Society shows that “Practicing Christians” remain more generous than non-believing Americans.