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The incredible impact of 40 years of support

My time as Chief Executive at Bible Society is measured in months, not years. However, even in this short time I feel privileged to be associated with such an amazing work.

The couple who gave God's word in life and death

When Eric and Violet Roulet felt called by God to help translate the Bible for Fulfulde-speakers in Cameroon, Africa, it was a mission that would continue long after their deaths.

Giving up everything for the Gospel

Qingchao, 30, leaves behind her family to train as a pastor in China, where there is currently only one trained minister for every 6,700 Christians.

Official opening for Mary Jones World visitor centre

A new visitor and education centre, created by Bible Society on the edge of Lake Bala in North Wales, will be officially opened on Sunday 5 October.

Why I'm training to be a pastor in China

Xie Rongbin, 28, is training to be a pastor in China, where there is currently only one trained minster to 6,700 Christians. He told us what motivates him and how to avoid writing boring sermons.

Why I love the Passion play in Trafalgar Square

Journalist Hazel Southam reflects of the experience of reporting on the dramatic depiction of Jesus' miracles, trials and death.

The surprising ambiguity of the wilderness

Thought the wilderness was just a place of desolation? Think again. Paula Gooder reflects on the ‘great and terrible’ nature of the wilderness.

Five thousand children hear Bible story re-told in song drama and music

This was Prom Praise for Schools, supported by Bible Society. The children, from 56 primary schools across London and nearby counties, were at the Royal Albert Hall for a unique exploration of the Bible story, The Lost Son.

Ministry in the midst of danger

Running Bible Society in Pakistan is a risky business, but it doesn't stop Anthony Lamuel. Find out how he's sharing God's work and strengthening the Church in a place where Christians are a persecuted minority. 

Good news from Syria

In December, we asked you to pray for our team member in Aleppo, who have been faithfully serving the people of Syria despite constant danger. Thanks for your prayers! We're happy to say we have good news from Syria.

Harry Lighton wins Bible based film competition

Harry Lighton, from Portsmouth, has won The Pitch film competition.

The first dyslexia friendly Gospel

1 in 10 people in Britain has dyslexia and struggles to read, especially the thin, crowded pages of a Bible. But last year we released a dyslexia-friendly version of Mark’s Gospel. Find out what difference it’s made to one curate living with dysl...

Sarab's story

28-year-old mum, Sarab, was walking to her house in Damascus, Syria when it was bombed right in front of her. This is her story of pain, fear and recovery in her own words...

Why I'm leaving a legacy to Bible Society

Brenda was captured by the words of Bible as a young girl and has loved it ever since. 'Because I love the Bible, I want other people to love it too,' she says.

A day in the life of a Bible translator

Oldi Morava is translating the Old Testament into Albanian. We asked him about his average day.

The African leaders fighting corruption

Africa’s leaders can be the source of its problems, says Kenya’s deputy president. But could they also be the answer? Meet the African leaders looking to the Bible for help... 

A Bible to fight the isolation of deaf children

Did you know that the deafness rate among children born with HIV is much higher than those without? Find out how we’re at work in Swaziland – a country with the world’s highest rate of HIV – to ensure deaf children don’t miss out on the sto...

 

 

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