From understanding to action: making research matter
Hear from mission practitioners and Bible communicators on how they use the Bible in their work and their tips for communicating with each of the personas.
Gen Z: The Future of Faith?
It is the generation growing up with unlimited access to the internet, provided with instant information and entertainment (‘infotainment’) and unprecedented online connection; but it also has the highest levels of loneliness, social anxiety and ...
Watch the Re-imagining Mission webinar
On 25 June we held our Re-imagining Mission webinar at the National Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast. During the webinar, leading Christian theologians, thinkers and practitioners led us in prayer, worship and discussion as we explored the question: ho...
Dr Rhiannon McAleer's presentation profiling the latest research on attitudes towards faith
These slides illustrate our changing spiritual landscape as well as opportunities and challenges for the Church as society begins to emerge from lockdown
Revisit the conversation between Paul Williams and NT Wright
During the webinar Paul Williams (our CEO) and theologian NT Wright discussed the topic of re-imagining the mission of the Church at this significant moment of transition for our nation.
Paul Williams discusses his book Exiles on Mission
In this wide-ranging interview, Paul Williams talks about lessons learned from the Jewish exile, how to be ambassadors in ‘alien’ territory and what the opportunities are for the Church in this moment of transition.
Why this is the best Christmas film since Die Hard
Bible Indifferent people are unlikely to watch Bible-themed films this Christmas, but a popular dystopian masterpiece (currently on Netflix) features a contemporary take on the nativity.
Rick Warren: Why should we read the Bible?
The author of The Purpose Driven Life talks about how the Bible can change lives.
What Lumino can do for you and your church
Chief Executive Paul Williams explains how Bible Society is partnering with the UK Church through Lumino.
Welcome to Lumino
Our research identifies eight spiritual types or 'personas', based on their attitude to the Bible, faith and the values they hold.
Faith, the Bible, and why we're not as divided as we think
There's a story about Christianity in the West that we've got used to hearing. The story is that it's had its day: that science has somehow disproved it, it's out of step with the modern world and that sensible people don't need it...
Bible Infrequent
'I want to make it a bigger part of my life, but I'm not sure how to make sense of it.'
Bible Nostalgic
'I like the idea that it's still there, but can it be made relevant to the next generation?'
Bible Uncertain
'I can see it might have potential, but I'm not sure it has much to say to me.'
Bible Cultural
'It's like Nelson's Column – part of our history, but it doesn't affect my life.'
Bible Indifferent
'I just don't care about it. I can't see why it's worth my time or energy.'
Bible Dismissive
'I'm not going to base my life on ancient myths and legends. The Bible has no kind of authority for me.'
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