Via a YouVersion announcement This November, YouVersion will celebrate an extraordinary milestone: one billion device installs across its family of Bible apps. Back in 2006, Founder Bobby Gruenewald was waiting in an airport security queue, when he asked himself: “What… Continue Reading
An office and former warehouse tenanted by Hillsong and smaller renters in Macquarie Park in Northern Sydney has been sold by the Bible Society. It was the former Headquarters for the NSW Bible Society. “A service hall used by Hillsong… Continue Reading
In 2024 Bible sales in the US rose 22 per cent according to Circana Book Scan, reported in the Wall Street Journal – a record achieved by the end of October last year. There have been steady rises since 2020… Continue Reading
An office email sent Jonathan Harris on a quest to uncover how his grandmother had translated the New Testament into an indigenous language. In seeking to know the past, he learned how to truly be a Christian. His story comes… Continue Reading
The Other Cheek interviewed Translation Consultant Sam Freney about how the Bible Society is increasingly producing audio Bibles into their work alongside Aboriginal Communities. Traditionally the Bible Society focussed on publishing printed Bibles for Aboriginal communities, but recordings are now… Continue Reading
Jim Blaxland July 29, 1943 – January 31, 2023 There was lots of lycra, or colourful cycling tops at least spread across a crowded church as Jim Blaxland, who inspired hundreds to Bike for Bibles was farewelled today. The Yellow… Continue Reading
Warren Cole Smith at Religion Unplugged (ANALYSIS) Last week, Lighten Group announced it was shutting down. We also learned this week that Jeff Brown is out as CEO of American Bible Society, after just two months on the job. Following RZIM’s… Continue Reading