The Scripture Engagement website was developed by the Forum’s Scripture Engagement Development Group and maintained by SIL. The site is a repository of indexed and tagged resources and links from Forum members and other Christian agencies aimed at helping people encounter God’s Word in life changing
Research
More than 500 million Christians worldwide face Bible access restrictions, while socioeconomic barriers put Scripture beyond the reach of millions more. Digital availability does not guarantee access: more than 400 million Christians across 42 countries live without internet access, while... The post Bible Access List 2026 appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
1 Oct 2026
Culture · Film and Video
Lessons from experience in the service of the Gospel and Culture Author: Faantoni dit Souléhimana Traoré (2026) This article shows how music videos in local languages can support Scripture engagement. Drawing on experience in Mamara-speaking villages in Mali, Faantoni dit Souléhimana Traoré... The post Producing music videos in local languages appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
6 Aug 2026
Training · Moorlands College
Moorlands College, United Kingdom 16 November – 11 December 2026 This five-week course helps to prepare those who want to add an understanding of Scripture Engagement issues to their professional skill set, as well as those who plan to work as... The post Scripture Engagement Course at Moorlands College appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
4 Aug 2026
Research · Cameroon
Additional Analysis from Scripture Use Research And Ministry (SURAM) Cameroon Author: Mike Kuhn (2025) Mike Kuhn was the data analyst for the SURAM Cameroon research, carried out from 2022 to 2024. This report provides additional analysis and should be read together with... The post SURAM Cameroon: Report and Evaluation appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
25 Jun 2026
Audio · Digital Audio Players
The Pearl Audio Players from the Digital Bible Society are rugged, solar-powered devices built to deliver clear, accessible audio Bibles and training content anywhere. They support hundreds of languages and can permanently lock media, ensuring content stays secure and unchanged.... The post Pearl Audio Players appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
10 Jun 2026
Research · Young People
Bible engagement among people aged 15–30 Publisher: British and Foreign Bible Society, in partnership with United Bible Societies (2026) Young people are vital to the future of the Church. It’s important to understand how they’re engaging with the Bible – or why... The post The Patmos Youth Report appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
2 Jun 2026
Audio · Bible Translation
Author: Virginia Peterson & Timothy HatcherPublisher: Scripture Engagement Research Initiative (2026) The Eight Conditions of OBT Scripture Engagement Research research seeks to discover the kinds of Scripture Engagement activities and perspectives OBT organizations and teams prioritize and to share this information... The post The Eight Conditions of OBT Scripture Engagement appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
27 May 2026
Visual Arts · Bible Pictures
A growing visual Bible tool and open image library designed to help the world see Scripture more clearly Open Bible Images is an open visual Bible library built to serve translators, teachers, churches, ministries, and digital platforms around the world. The... The post Open Bible Images appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
25 May 2026
Training · Canada
The Canada Institute of Linguistics (CanIL) offers a Scripture Engagement training track with courses accepted by SIL and Wycliffe Bible Translators as preparation for cross-cultural service. In 2026, the SE course will be taught in the summer: either in person... The post CanIL Scripture Engagement Training appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
3 Apr 2026
Language Issues · Research
Author: Timothy HatcherPublisher: Journal of Language, Culture, and Religion 6 (2): 27–47 (2025) This article responds to Anonby, et al, through a systematic review of eighteen separate Scripture Engagement studies that examined seventy-three distinct language communities in twelve countries on four... The post Healthy Bible Translation Programs: Successful L1 Scripture Engagement in Previously L2 Dominant Churches appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
9 Mar 2026
Language Issues · Research
A Pilot Study Focused on Sulawesi Author: Stan Anonby, David M Eberhard, and Tiar Adam SimanjuntakPublisher: Journal of Language, Culture, and Religion 6 (2): 1–26 (2025) The non-use of completed local language (LL) Scripture translations is a persistent and costly problem for... The post When the High language wins – and when it doesn’t: How diglossia and the timing of translation affect vernacular scripture use appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
26 Feb 2026
Apps · Digital
Author: Jonas Kurlberg, Zoltán Schwáb, Ximian Xu, Dan WashbrookPublisher: Bible Society (2026) How do AI chatbots shape how we read, interpret and engage with Scripture? Today, millions of people are turning to AI chatbots to deepen their understanding of Scripture. But... The post AI, Bible Apps and Theological Bias appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
23 Jan 2026
Research · American Bible Society
The complete annual State of the Bible report for 2025 has been published by the American Bible Society. Here are some of the highlights in this year’s report: After three down years, Scripture Engagement and Bible Use are up. Millennials... The post State of the Bible USA 2025 appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
7 Dec 2025
Research · DIU
Assessing Factors Influencing Scripture Use and Spiritual Transformation Author: Timothy HatcherPublisher: Dallas International University (2025) This study represents the largest sample of research on factors influencing Scripture Engagement to date, examining seventy projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Oceania, and representing... The post Scripture Engagement Dynamics appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
9 Nov 2025
Film and Video · Understanding Scripture
The Video Bible Dictionary is an ambitious project to film items, objects and places mentioned in the Bible which will be collated into a single resource (a dictionary of sorts) to help people understand and read the Bible; basically what... The post Video Bible Dictionary appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
16 Oct 2025
Research · CABTAL
Scripture Use Research And Ministry - Research Report and Recommendations Publisher: SURAM Cameroon Team (2025) The aim of SURAM (Scripture Use Research And Ministry) Cameroon was to evaluate the ownership, use, and impact of vernacular Scriptures in communities across Cameroon where New... The post SURAM Cameroon appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
23 Jun 2025
Language Issues · Acts
A sociolinguistic reading of Acts 14:8-20 – leveraging multilingualism for mission Author: Timothy Hatcher (2025) "Multilingualism is a resource for effective Gospel communication, not an impediment. The Acts 14:8-20 account demonstrates the risks involved with relying too heavily on gateway languages as... The post Multilingualism in Lystra appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
17 Jun 2025
Research · Bible Society
The Bible in seven global contexts Publisher: British and Foreign Bible Society, in partnership with United Bible Societies (2025) 150 countries analysed | 89 languages | 90,000 people surveyed The Patmos Initiative brings together people and organisations sharing one vision – a... The post The Patmos World Bible Attitudes Survey appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
30 Apr 2025
Language Issues · Books
Author: Michael Greed (Editor)Publisher: SIL Global (2025) Whether spoken, written, signed, or thought, language is part of everything we do. How often do we reflect on the role of language in God’s kingdom? The world’s 7,000 languages are not merely obstacles... The post Language in the Mission of God appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
17 Apr 2025
Research · Young People
Author: Rhiannon McAleer, Rob Barward-SymmonsPublisher: Bible Society (2025) "In churches across society something amazing is happening, challenging long-held predictions about the future of Christianity in the twenty-first century. Where once we saw aging congregations and a steady decline in attendance, we... The post The Quiet Revival appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
9 Apr 2025
Digital · Understanding Scripture
Experience the world of the Bible using immersive virtual reality Publisher: Epika Worlds (2025) Epika is the Bible brought to life through immersive virtual reality, allowing users to explore the Biblical world, experience its culture, and witness its timeless stories. You can:... The post Epika Bible appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
10 Mar 2025
Film and Video · Acts
From the creators of the LUMO Gospel Films Publisher: Bible Media Group (2025) The Acts of the Apostles film is complete. Covering all 28 chapters with a word-for-word narration, it is being translated into multiple languages to support the Oral Bible Translation... The post Acts of the Apostles appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
6 Mar 2025
Bible Translation · Orality
A translation of the Bible that is intended to be heard and told Publisher: SIL Global The Spoken English Bible is creating the first oral Bible translation in English. It’s intended audience is American English speakers of the younger generations (late 30s... The post Spoken English Bible appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
20 Dec 2024
Advocacy · Bible Reading
Manuel pour faire un bon usage de la Bible dans chaque langue et culture Author: Margaret Hill, Harriet HillPublisher: Langham Publishing (2024) Second Edition "Je recommande ce livre à tous ceux qui souhaitent que la traduction de la Bible transforme des vies... The post Traduire la Bible en Actes appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
11 Nov 2024
Strategic Planning · Training
Videos and questions to facilitate Scripture Engagement discussions The SE (Scripture Engagement) Guide app is a companion to the SE Guide website, containing questions and videos based around the Eight Conditions for Scripture Engagement. The SE Guide is designed to help... The post SE Guide App appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
7 Nov 2024
Marketing and Distribution · Bible Dedication
Organising a dedication event to celebrate the publication of a New Testament, Bible or other translated books Author: Richard Margetts, Faantoni dit Souléhimana Traoré (2024) Third edition, in English and French. "Lord, the moment we’ve been waiting for has arrived! What we... The post Our Bible has Arrived! appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
18 Jun 2024
Deaf · Film and Video
Jesus: A Deaf Missions Film is due for release on 20 June 2024. Here is some more information from the film’s website: "For the first time in history, a Deaf audience will have the unique opportunity to experience the story... The post Jesus: A Deaf Missions Film appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
10 Jun 2024
Audio · Digital
Listening to the translated Scriptures: a review of today’s digital audio players Author: Richard Margetts (2024) Fifth Edition – Revised for May 2024 It is not hard to convince those involved in Scripture access and Scripture engagement of the value of listening... The post Which Audio Player? appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
26 May 2024
Bible Translation · Digital
Global Access to Trustworthy Bible Resources "Imagine a world where everyone has free and unrestricted access to trustworthy Bible translations and biblical resources in a language they understand and illuminates the meaning of the Scriptures in the original languages. Enabling widespread... The post Bible Aquifer appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
8 May 2024
Strategic Planning · Cru
Publisher: Cru Digital Academy "The Audience Map is research-based insight into how real people migrate on their spiritual journey today, regardless of culture, geography, age, or religious background. As you help people encounter Jesus, the Audience Map is your guide to... The post The Audience Map appeared first on Scripture Engagement.
6 May 2024