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When Qingfeng* became a Christian, her strong desire to grow deeper in her faith wavered over time as she simply did not know how to go about doing that. She struggled to understand the Bible. Praying to God felt distant and awkward, and she often struggled with how to live out her faith in a complicated world. That all began to change when Qingfeng’s church introduced two discipleship books, Abundant Life and Abundant Grace, into her small Bible Study group.
UBS Fellowship Celebrates 2.6 Billion Scriptures Distributed Over the Past Decade
With praise and thanksgiving to God, we are delighted to share that Bible Societies within the UBS Fellowship have, in 2024, distributed 150 million printed Scriptures and facilitated 25.9 million digital Bible downloads, alongside 28.3 billion chapter views and 1.3 billion audio plays.
Bibles for the Churches in Guangxi Province
It was a joy for United Bible Societies (UBS) to support the Guangxi Christian Council & Three-Self Patriotic Movement in the distribution of Bibles among the churches in Guangxi province. Many of the believers were grateful to receive a personal copy of the Bible, expressing their excitement and longing to read God’s Word. We give thanks to God for the gift of His Word and pray that the lives of those who received the Bibles will be firmly rooted in the truths of God’s Word as they read it regularly.
At 98, Shi Has Found Her Way with the Bible
At 98 years old, Shi Yuying’s hands are weathered, her back slightly bent, but her eyes shine brightly with faith. For over three decades, she has walked with Jesus through hardship, loneliness, and physical exhaustion. It was only last year when she received a new Bible that changed her life in ways she never expected. More than a religious book, it is a precious gift that gives her eyes light, her heart hope, and her soul strength.
From Addiction to Redemption
Amidst the chaos and despair of life, Bao Xueliang had lost all hope and was in desperation when he went to the "Home of Love Fellowship" where the warmth of the hymns and the kindness of believers offered him new hope. There, he also received a copy of the Bible in his native Wa language. He was drawn to the love, wisdom and truth found in the Bible. It became his anchor, guiding him away from destructive habits and toward a newfound discipline and peace as he grew in his relationship with God. The Bible became his constant companion, offering him comfort and strength. It not only saved him from addiction but also ignited his passion for learning and sharing God’s Word.
Bible Day in China 2024 – A Celebration of Faith and...
The annual Bible Day celebration, organised by the China Christian Council & Three-Self Patriotic Movement, was held on 8 Dec 2024 at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Shanghai as well as churches across China. Through a host of activities and presentations centred on the theme “Reciting the Bible,” believers were encouraged to read and live out the truths of the Bible.
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.
How "Abundant Life" and "Abundant Grace" renewed a believer’s faith
When Qingfeng* became a Christian, her strong desire to grow deeper in her faith wavered over time as she simply did not know how to go about doing that. She struggled to understand the Bible. Praying to God felt distant and awkward, and she often struggled with how to live out her faith in a complicated world. That all began to change when Qingfeng’s church introduced two discipleship books, Abundant Life and Abundant Grace, into her small Bible Study group.
Supporting Leaders, Growing Disciples
Fan Xiaoyu, 55, is a devoted Christian who serves her church as a small group leader and mentor. For years, she had struggled with the weight of leadership in church, striving to guide others in their spiritual growth while grappling with the challenges of preparing discipleship lessons on her own. Then, everything changed, when she encountered "The Abundant Life" and "The Abundant Grace", discipleship training manuals provided by Jilin Christian Council and Committee of the Three-Self Patriotic Movement of the Protestant Church in China (CC/TSPM) with the support of United Bible Societies (UBS).
A Discipler in the Making
When Sun Zhen first began her ministry in an urban church in Yunnan province, she felt anxious and disoriented about discipling others. After attending her first discipleship group leader training based on the "Life of Jesus" about two years ago, she felt more equipped to lead others in studying the Bible. She was also deeply impacted by the many promises of God that can be found in His Word.
13th International Conference: “The Bible and the Systematic Promotion of the...
The United Bible Societies and the British and Foreign Bible Society, in collaboration with the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences and its partners, held its 13th International Conference from 11 to 13 June 2025. This year’s conference, themed “The Bible and the Systematic Promotion of the Sinicization of Christianity”, was attended by participants from various governmental, academic and international institutions.
12th International Seminar: “The Bible and Sinicization – Translation and Interpretation...
The 12th International Seminar was held in Shanghai on 23-24 November 2023, with the theme “The Bible and Sinicization - Translation and Interpretation of the Bible in Today’s Context.” Organised by the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences and its partners including the Protestant Churches in China, with the support of the United Bible Societies and the British and Foreign Bible Society, the Seminar saw respected academicians, scholars, researchers and church leaders from China and overseas gathering to discuss and exchange insights on the various aspects of Bible translation and interpretation.
Minzu University of China Successfully Organised the 5th Minzu Dialogue with...
The Academy of Religion at the Minzu University of China (MUC, 中央民族大学) held its 5th annual Minzu Dialogue on October 25, 2023 with co-organiser United Bible Societies (UBS), returning to an in-person Dialogue after two years of holding it online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Interpreting the Psalms in Our Everyday Life - Joys, Sorrows, and Hopes" was the theme of this year's Dialogue which saw esteemed scholars from China and UBS exchanging insights ideas and perspectives on the book of Psalms.
The Blessing of Scripture Literacy
With an unmistakable sense of joy, 80-year-old Wu Huaijie (pseudonym used) shares about the Scripture Literacy class she joined at her local church. She is deeply grateful for the class which offers individuals like her a second chance at learning to read and write. Though Wu was raised in a Christian family, her inability to read has limited her spiritual growth for many years. Today, she is able to read the Bible quite well and doing so has brought immeasurable joy to her life!
Empowering Believers With Limited Literacy Skills
82-year-old Elder Shen Leyuan shares her faith journey and how the Lord has laid on her a burden to serve as a Scripture Literacy class teacher. Through her story, find out how Scripture literacy empowers believers to engage with God’s Word and how Christians in China desire to read God's Word despite various challenges.
Scripture Literacy Classes in Jiangsu Province
It was a joy to see believers in Jiangsu province attend Scripture Literacy classes to learn how to read the Bible. The classes, organised by Zhenjiang Christian Council, with the support of the United Bible Societies (UBS), provide believers with the opportunity to acquire the needed literacy skills to read the Bible. Besides strengthening their faith by learning to read God’s Word, the participants also encouraged one another in their faith through their time of fellowship during the classes.
Heilongjiang Theological Seminary – Bible Reading Week 2025
On 21 August 2025, Heilongjiang Theological Seminary (HLJTS) held their Bible Reading Week - a well-established biannual tradition and a vital component in the spiritual formation and academic development of students in the Seminary.
13th International Conference: “The Bible and the Systematic Promotion of the...
The United Bible Societies and the British and Foreign Bible Society, in collaboration with the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences and its partners, held its 13th International Conference from 11 to 13 June 2025. This year’s conference, themed “The Bible and the Systematic Promotion of the Sinicization of Christianity”, was attended by participants from various governmental, academic and international institutions.
UBS Delegation at NJUTS & APC in Nanjing, April 2024
In their recent visit to China, the United Bible Societies (UBS) delegation, led by Ms Elaine Duncan, Chair of UBS Fellowship Council and CEO of Scottish Bible Society, met up with our long-time friends and partners at the Nanjing Union Theological Seminary (NJUTS) and Amity Printing Company (APC) in Nanjing. It was a wonderful opportunity for the delegates to learn what God has been doing through NJUTS and APC, and we thank God for our longstanding partnership with them to support the Bible ministry in China, especially in the areas of theological education and Bible printing and distribution.
