COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Dec 4 – Biblica (formerly International Bible Society) celebrated 200 years of serving a mission that was started in 1809 in New York City.  In that year, a small handful of Christian visionaries met in lower Manhattan, NY, to form the New York Bible Society.  Their aim was to provide Bibles to people who lacked them and see a new and growing nation grounded in Christian faith.

What was started by a small group has now grown to Biblica, distributing Bibles worldwide.  “We are deeply grateful that God has guided us through two centuries of Bible outreach in order to proclaim His message of salvation to the world, “ said Biblica U.S. President Doug Lockhart to a celebration gathering of more than 400 in Colorado Springs on December 4.  “It is amazing that a small Bible society formed by a handful of Christians should gather such momentum and remain faithful to its mission for 200 years.”  

Today, partnering with donors and other ministries, Biblica provides the Bible worldwide.  Dickinson Press is proud to play a small role in helping Biblica carry out its mission.  Congratulations Biblica on your 200 year anniversary.