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It will be the first NIV Bible ever written "one-verse, one-person" at a time.

(Grand Rapids, Michigan)—More than 31,000 Americans will have a hand in publishing a new NIV Bible—America's NIV—the first NIV Bible ever written "one-verse, one-person" at a time.

Zondervan, the world's leading Bible publisher, has embarked on a 90-city, 44-state cross-country tour—Bible Across America—(which began Sept. 30, 2008) to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the New International Version (NIV) translation, enlisting the help of the American people to publish its next Bible. A team of four will drive a 42-foot motorhome, generously donated by RV supplier Spartan Motors, more than 15,000-miles, criss-crossing the United States over the next five months.

The Bible Across America Tour will make scheduled stops at events, churches, universities, retail stores, American landmarks and other venues to allow people of all ages and walks of life to write a verse in the Bible, which will then be published and sold nationwide. The tour kicks off at Zondervan headquarters in Grand Rapids, Mich. and includes stops ranging from a NASCAR race in Charlotte, N.C. to a young church leaders conference in Atlanta to the National Pastor's Convention in San Diego, as well as signing events in the heart of New York City and for legislators at the Capitol in Washington D.C.

"The Bible is America's favorite book of all time. And because of its accuracy, clarity and literary quality, the NIV has become the most successful Bible translation of all time. We believe that a completely handwritten version of the NIV Bible by people from all across our country will help America rediscover the Bible in a fresh, new way," said Moe Girkins, president and CEO of Zondervan. "The Bible Across America is a symbol of Zondervan's commitment to make the Word of God more accessible and more relevant to more people. We couldn't think of a better way to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the NIV Bible than by inviting Americans to join us on this monumental tour and open more hearts to the Word of God."

Writers of America's NIV will pen a single verse on actual thin-stock Bible paper. Each verse and each page will be published together as a complete America's NIV Bible available in stores nationwide. The Bible will include an unprecedented index of 31,173 contributors, one for every verse of the Bible. Zondervan plans to create two original editions. One original transcript of America's NIV will be offered to the Smithsonian Institution and the second will be auctioned off to benefit the International Bible Society in support of their Bible translation and distribution efforts around the world.

"When the International Bible Society first agreed to sponsor the translation of the New International Version, I don't believe anyone could foresee the embrace and universal acceptance that the translation would receive," said Keith Danby, CEO of IBS-STL Global. "The NIV translation has made the word of God more accessible and understandable, while maintaining the integrity of the original texts and it has impacted the hearts of countless people worldwide in just three decades."

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