American Bible Society's New Study Shows Urgent Ministry Opportunity with "Bible Explorers"
PHILADELPHIA, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Bible Society today released the first chapter of the 13th annual State of the Bible report, which highlights cultural trends in the U.S. regarding spirituality and Scripture engagement. The study reveals that this past year, the number of Bible Users in America remained at a historically low level; however, the Movable Middle (those exploring the Bible's message) grew significantly and the Bible Disengaged segment shrank. Moreover, Scripture Engaged individuals were shown to have the highest levels of persevering hope. The study's first chapter is now available to download at StateoftheBible.org.
- American Bible Society's 13th annual State of the Bible study reveals more than 10M Americans joined the Movable Middle.
- Although our society faces challenges on many fronts, the Bible provides hope and help to those who explore its truths.
- State of the Bible 2023 findings come from a nationally representative survey performed for American Bible Society by NORC at the University of Chicago, using their AmeriSpeak panel.
- State of the Bible finds that the Movable Middle has grown to 76 million American adults, and the Bible Disengaged segment has fallen to 138 million.