August’s mission is The Bible Society, and here is a little background on this organisation.

The story of the Bible Society and its founding revolves around three remarkable, yet markedly different, individuals: a determined Welsh girl, Mary Jones, a visionary Welsh pastor, the Rev. Joseph Hughes and a campaigning MP, William Wilberforce.

Since that day over 200 years ago, the British and Foreign Bible Society has become Bible Society – a charity committed to offering the Bible to the world.

We have won the admiration of royalty, including George III and Elizabeth II. Our work has survived, even thrived, through the unfolding events of two World Wars. We persevered to find openings in the communist Soviet Union and during the Cultural Revolution in China. There are now about 150 local Bible Societies around the world, which undertake the work in their locations. In 2011, we celebrated the 400th anniversary of the King James Bible with cultural events across the country.
Today, we stand on the shoulders of these giants of our past – Mary Jones, Rev. Joseph Hughes, William Wilberforce and others – committed to faithfully living out their belief that the Bible should be made available for every man, woman and child in the world.

What we do

We translate the Bible and make it accessible in people’s heart languages. We bring it into public spaces where its voice can be heard. We tell its stories and encourage people to explore it for themselves.

Leadership Team

The strategic direction and day-to-day leadership of the Bible Society Group is in the hands of the Leadership Team. Paul Williams is the Chief Executive and the team also includes Kate Andrews – Chief Financial Officer, Toby Beresford – Director of Content and Digital Strategy, Derek Hill – Managing Director: Bible Society Resources Ltd, Rhiannon McAleer – Director of Research and Impact, Chine McDonald – Director of Theos, Oldi Morava – Director of International Mission, Stuart Noble – Chief Operating Officer, Claire Sims – Director of Communications & Marketing and Melinda Staines – Director of People and Culture.

The Bible Course

New and improved, ‘The Bible Course New Edition’ is now free. Our most popular small group resource guides your church, life group or Christian Union through the Bible’s big story – from Genesis through to Revelation.
For further information, see the Bible Society website at https://www.biblesociety.org.uk/