Bible Societies complete Scripture translations for over 1.25 billion people The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) has donated Bibles, relief materials, and back-to-school packs worth ₦7 million to residents of Makoko community in Yaba, Lagos State. While adults from 94 households received food items and copies of the Bible, their children numbering 120 in Adekunle Anglican Primary School, Makoko, received back-to-school packs and copies of the Bible as well. The General Secretary/CEO of The Bible Society of Nigeria, Pastor Samuel Sanusi, who was represented by the Programmes and Production M ..read more

Sower Magazine APR. - JUN. 2024 EDITION About Sower Sower Magazine continues to offer a unique and enriching perspective on biblical teachings and their profound relevance in our contemporary lives. Through insightful articles, thought-provoking discussions, and inspiring stories, this edition is designed to guide and uplift your spiritual journey. Please Click Here To Download The Full Version of Sower Magazine Or Click  The Button Below. DOWNLOAD THE FULL VERSION OF SOWER MAGAZINE ..read more

The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) will hold its 57th National Board Meeting in Umuahia, Abia State, on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The South East Zone of the organisation will host this edition. The meeting, which is expected to be declared open by Abia State Governor, His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, will start with a Divine Service scheduled to be held at the Queen Elizabeth Chapel, Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Aba Road, Umuahia on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. The President and Board Chairman of The Society, Bishop Dr. Timothy Banwo, will preside over the Board Meeting. Among other t ..read more

Harmony in Words: The Ogbia Bible Translation Project A profound transformation is taking place in Ogbia, a vibrant community with a rich culture, diverse languages, and colourful traditions in Bayelsa state. This new wave of transformation is occasioned by the initiation of the Ogbia Bible Translation Project which is aimed at taking the life-changing message of the Holy Bible to the Ogbia speakers in their mother tongue. The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN), with its unwavering commitment to making the Holy Bible accessible to all Nigerians, recognised the significance of reaching the Ogb ..read more

The Journey of Bringing the GNB63DC to Life Again Since its establishment, The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) has been transforming lives by committing to the noble task of making the Word of God accessible to all and extending a hand of fellowship to people, regardless of their backgrounds or social statuses and The Society is not slowing down any time soon. In continuation of this worthy cause, The BSN recently unveiled a groundbreaking project: the reproduction of the Goodnews Bible with Deuterocanonical Books – GNB63DC, a revered text predominantly used by the Catholic community. This e ..read more

Bible Societies complete Scripture translations for over 1.25 billion people Since 2018, the United Bible Societies (UBS) Fellowship has remained focused on a vision to complete 1,200 Scripture translations by 2038. The progress made thus far is inspiring, with 160 translations already completed and an additional 442 currently in progress. Work has not begun on 598 translations, requiring the ongoing commitment and faithfulness of Bible Societies and their supporters. This vision reflects the dedication of the UBS Fellowship to ensure that sacred texts are accessible to an even broader sp ..read more

Over 5.96 billion people now have access to the Full Bible in their languages. As of the end of 2023, through the collective efforts of Bible Societies and various Bible translation agencies, the full Bible has been made accessible in 743 languages, reaching 5.96 billion people worldwide. Over 70% of these translations were facilitated by the translation teams working with the 155 Bible Societies which are members of the United Bible Societies (UBS) Fellowship. Only around 60 of the world’s 400 sign languages have some Scripture, and only one has the full Bible. Last year, Bible Societie ..read more

Bible Societies complete Scripture translations for over 1.25 billion people In 2023, Bible Societies across the world under the global umbrella body of United Bible Societies (UBS) completed Scripture translations in 106 languages, spoken by over 1.25 billion people. This accomplishment underscores the commitment of Bible Societies to make the Bible accessible to diverse language communities across the globe. From across the globe, they extended their reach to 72 language groups, benefiting a total of 100 million people who now have more access to the Scripture in their native lang ..read more

Reverend Mother Esther Ajayi Acknowledges BSN’s Invaluable Contribution to Christianity One of the highlights at the 15th Founder’s Day Annual Lecture and Awards Ceremony of The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN) was the presentation of awards to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to the betterment of society. Reverend Mother Esther Ajayi, Founder of Love of Christ Generation Church, regarded as one of Nigeria’s most generous philanthropists, received recognition for her selfless service to God and outstanding contributions to humanity. Her unwavering commitment to making ..read more

We Need to Mobilise Resources for Global Mission – Iderawumi Pastor Abiodun Iderawumi, the Chairman of the 15th Founder’s Day Annual Lecture and Awards Ceremony organised by The Bible Society of Nigeria (BSN), has underscored the vital role of the BSN in advancing the Great Commission of Jesus Christ. While delivering his opening remarks at the event, Pastor Iderawumi highlighted the importance of BSN’s partnership with churches in the fulfillment of this commission, primarily through the provision of Bibles crucial for soul-winning efforts. The chairman drew the attention of the attendees ..read more