World "Bible Blueprint" created by Leaders from 200 Countries

News Staff : Jun 10, 2016
The Gospel Herald

"We saw the Holy Spirit at work at this Assembly in so many ways, especially through patterns of praise, unity, generosity and urgency toward the singular mission and shared vision of the Bible." — Drew Hood, American Bible Society

(Philadelphia, PA) — [The Gospel Herald] The largest Bible-centered meeting of the decade recently united 450 worldwide Christian leaders who gathered in Philadelphia, PA, for the United Bible Societies' World Assembly that occurs once every six years. American Bible Society members hosted the 2016 event during the organization's 200th year. (Photo Credit: United Bible Societies via The Gospel Herald)

This meeting included representatives from 147 Bible societies working in more than 200 countries and territories.

"We saw the Holy Spirit at work at this Assembly in so many ways, especially through patterns of praise, unity, generosity and urgency toward the singular mission and shared vision of the Bible," said Drew Hood, American Bible Society's managing director of communications.

Attendees at the World Assembly focused on the two major topics of governance and vision, Hood said. "We discussed how efficiently and effectively we're all operating and working toward our major priorities."

The World Assembly followed the American Bible Society's bicentennial celebration gala at the Philadelphia Art Museum held May 12. The gala launched the World Assembly, a series of meetings and events during which leaders in the Bible cause developed a blueprint for the future of Bible ministry. The World Assembly concluded May 18. Global Bible ministry leaders attended the Assembly dressed in traditional attire from their home countries, making the event a true visual representation of the diversity of the attendees as well as the cultures and people they serve.

Roy Peterson, president and CEO of American Bible Society said while it is an exciting time for the American Bible Society, more importantly, it is an exciting time for the Bible cause. "New technology provides unparalleled opportunities for translation and distribution of God's Word."

Hood said 1,800 people groups, representing 163 million people, do not have a single word of...

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