THE BIBLE FOR EVERYONE IN CHINA
We believe the Bible is for everyone in China so we are working towards the day when everyone can access the Bible in the language and medium of their choice.
UBS China Partnership
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152 Million Scriptures Distributed Globally by Bible Societies in 2023
In 2023, Bible Societies across the world distributed 152 million copies of Scriptures. These comprise 24.2 million full Bibles, 9.2 million New Testaments, and 118.6 million Scripture portions or selections. 59% of all the Bibles distributed by Bible Societies were in 10 countries, with China having distributed the third highest number of Bibles (1.95 million Bibles) in 2023.
The Heart Language of Faith
Cao Xianping was raised in a traditional Yi family in the quiet hills of Yunnan province's Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture. Reflecting on her journey of faith, she recalls how having the Ganyi Bible (Old Testament) filled her with hope and great joy. She shares how God's Word has impacted her life and how it helps her to remain grounded in her faith as she finds renewed strength daily with the Bible.
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UBS Asian Bible Societies’ Leaders Trip to China, September 2024
From 8 to 16 September 2024, an eight-member delegation from the United Bible Societies (UBS), led by Secretary General Rev Dirk Gevers, visited Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing in Jiangsu province, and Kunming in Yunnan province. The delegation met with leaders of the religious affairs authorities, the Protestant and Catholic churches, two theological institutions, and Amity Printing Company. In all these meetings, UBS and our Chinese partners reaffirmed our shared mission to make the Bible available, accessible and affordable to the Christians and churches in China.
Owning and Sowing the Word
Li Xiaoni grew up listening to God’s Word in church, but she often came home feeling frustrated and feeling like she could have learnt more. She wished she had her own copy of the Bible to read and refer to. To her delight, she finally received her Bible in 2021 and has been touched by the Holy Word as she reads it regularly. Desiring to nurture her children in the Christian faith, she has also been reading the Bible with her children.
Chinese Study Bible – A Vital Help to Lay Preachers
Lay Preacher Yang Jun relies on Biblical resources like the Chinese Study Bible (CSB) to ensure accuracy when preaching or sharing God's Word. When faced with the challenge of delivering accurate and impactful messages, the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the complementary insights provided by the CSB empower him to deliver messages that resonate deeply with his congregation and foster a sense of unity and spiritual growth within the churches whom he serves.
Visit by UBS Delegation to Guizhou Province in April 2024
In April 2024, a United Bible Societies (UBS) delegation, led by Ms Elaine Duncan, Chair of UBS Fellowship Council and CEO of Scottish Bible Society, visited our church partners in Guizhou province during their trip to China. The delegation experienced and enjoyed the warm hospitality of our church partners. Both sides affirmed their commitment to collaborate together to support the Bible ministry of the churches in Guizhou province.
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