Answering the Seeking Heart
The history of the Canadian Bible Society is anchored in the call to help all people hear God speak
More than a century ago,
English immigrants, Gaelic-speaking highlanders, Moravian missionaries, travelling salesmen, relentless volunteers and outward-looking churches fuelled the establishment of what became the Canadian Bible Society.
Today through the Canadian Bible Society (CBS), God’s voice is being made clear to people in thousands of communities across the country and in multiple languages.
We serve young and old, those in prisons and in the military, people in Indigenous communities and the most recent immigrants.
We direct people to God’s Word, from those struggling to make ends meet or find a place in society, to those in the highest reaches of power.
Our impact is intensely personal and felt around the world through projects we support and our membership in United Bible Societies.
Donor Powered Service
Everything we do or have ever done is made possible by donors – individuals, families, churches, ministry partners, foundations – people who want others to hear God speak in the language closest to their hearts.
Explore Stories from the Field
word@work Issue 2 | 2026: Change Conf impacts the lives of Canadian youth
Canadian Bible Society is one of the sponsors of Change Conf, by Youth for Christ Canada. Through your partnership, young men and women are being deeply impacted and challenged to remain steadfast as they live out their faith.
word@work Issue 2 | 2026: Your impact in China
Through your support, Canadian Bible Society is working with local churches to provide Scripture literacy classes. This outreach empowers participants with literacy skills so that they will be able to read the Bible for themselves, growing in their faith in Christ.
word@work Issue 2 | 2026: God’s Word is transforming lives in Liberia and Angola
The Braille Bibles and audio Bibles you help provide are introducing vision-impaired people to God’s peace. Thank you for giving so that lives can be transformed.
word@work Issue 2 | 2026: Update from Ukraine
Your faithful support brings the light of hope in the midst of war.
word@work Issue 1 | 2026: Moisés discovers that Jesus is his friend
Your gifts are helping meet special needs in Guatemala
word@work Issue 1 | 2026: The gift of a Bible brings hope and joy in Ukraine
Your gift today will help bring hope and joy to suffering people in Ukraine.
word@work Issue 1 | 2026: The path forward: bold goals for 2026
Looking at the opportunities ahead, we invite your continued partnership to keep the momentum of ministry going strong.
word@work Issue 1 | 2026: Your gift of a Bible strengthens children like Gifty
Please consider making a donation. Your gift can help provide God’s Word for school children.
word@work Issue 2 | 2025: Your Impact in China
You have helped end the wait for thousands and thousands of Christians in China who were once longing for their own Bible. And what an impact your gift of God’s Word has made for Peng, a woman from Shandong province in China.
word@work Issue 2 | 2025: Update from Ukraine
The need in Ukraine remains urgent! Currently, half of the country is without electricity. Many people, especially children, are suffering. Families are broken. But hope rises from God’s Word. Please send Bibles alongside your prayers.