About Us and What We Do
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International Bible Society translates and reaches out with the Word of God so that people around the world can meet and become disciples of Jesus Christ. Our goal is to use the resources God provides to reach as many people as possible with accurate, readable, understandable translations of His life-transforming Word.
Founded in New York City in 1809, IBS carries out its ministry through a worldwide network of 40 ministry centers staffed by Christians native to each area. In 1978, IBS published the New International Version translation of the Bible; the NIV is now the most widely read contemporary English translation in the world.
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Bible Translation
 Of the more than 6,500 languages spoken globally, Scripture exists in only about 2,500. Many of the Scriptures that do exist are in outdated language that is virtually impossible for today's reader's to understand.
To date, IBS has translated and published Scripture—directly and in partnership with Wycliff Bible Translators—in more than 600 languages. IBS is currently translating God's Word in 48 languages that need understandable Scriptures.
Some of these translations have been in development for as many as 20 years. Many of those who speak these languages have limited, if any, access to Scriptures in formats that are understandable both linguistically and culturally.
As a producer of some of the most-read and trusted translations in the world, including the New International Version (NIV), IBS translates with unwavering commitment to accuracy and cultural clarity.
Outreach
 From 40 ministry centers around the world, IBS translates and publishes the Bible, then reaches out with its life-giving message to men, women, and children who need to hear about the Savior, Jesus Christ.
Believing that God's Word is the single most-effective tool for reaching people for Christ, IBS distributes resources for "Scripture-based" evangelism and discipleship worldwide.
Evangelism
- IBS, both independently and in partnership with churches and other ministries, provides God's Word to numerous cross-sections of society around the world. We currently pursue major outreach projects in 65 countries.
Discipleship
- Leading people to Christ through Scripture is only the first step in a process. The second step is to facilitate spiritual growth in the Scriptures through discipleship. IBS participates in numerous initiatives intended to aid in the discipleship process and ultimately produce "disciple makers."
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