IBS-STL enters third century of ministry as Biblica

IBS-STL, the merged ministry of the International Bible Society and Send the Light, is moving forward into its third century with a new name – Biblica.

"Because the Bible is central to our ministry purpose, we felt it was essential to expressly mention it as being the heart of our organisation – in our name, our mission, our vision, and our values," explained the organisation’s global president and CEO, Keith Danby, in the announcement.

"The name Biblica clearly reflects an emphasis on the Bible, and it communicates our focus on helping transform lives through the power of God’s Word," he added.

Founded in 1809, International Bible Society has served individuals and organisations through Bible translation, publishing, distribution, and outreach. It is also known worldwide as the translation sponsor and copyright holder of the New International Version (NIV) Bible – the most-read contemporary English translation today, with more than 350 million copies in print worldwide.

Send the Light, meanwhile, grew over the past five decades to become one of the largest distributors of Christian resources, with distribution centres in the United Kingdom, India, and the United States. STL was established more than 50 years ago by Operation Mobilisation founder George Verwer with worldwide Bible and Christian book distribution as its vision.

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