This project enables the AIBS to provide Arabic Bibles and other tools to help Arab Israeli’s understand and engage with the biblical worldview. There are 180,000 Christians in Israel of which 136,000 (76%) are Arabs. Each year, the AIBS aims to serve the local church and become an instrument of peace, security and hope for a region plagued by war and division.  

Each year, AIBS focuses on women and families, hosting events (online when necessary) and producing resources centred on God’s word. AIBS maintains a physical presence in Galilee, with a centre open to the public for the community to visit, ask questions, engage with biblical resources and attend events.  

AIBS is growing, despite challenges from the pandemic, war and unemployment rates.  

Their workshops, conferences, and events have doubled in attendance. These include workshops and conferences for families, as well as supporting churches and schools, impacting thousands of people per year. They have also grown their partnerships with the various local church denominations.  

The impact of these relationships will be seen in increased participation by local Christians at events as well as their take-up of AIBS developed resources, and the quantity of Bibles and materials distributed.