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 1 | 2025: Grieving families find hope and healing through God’s Word
Please consider making a donation. Your gift can help traumatized children and adults to find healing in God's Word.
word@work Issue 1 | 2025: Learn how Naa met Ruby
Follow a young girl’s dangerous quest to find love, friendship and a sense of belonging.
word@work Issue 1 | 2025: God’s Word brings healing to a neglected girl in Guatemala
Read the story of Lesly, a 14-year-old girl who found healing from her dark and abusive past through God’s Word.
2024 Impact Report | Compassion, intervention and solidarity
The Canadian Bible Society partners with Christians in dangerous situations where detailed reporting can jeopardize ministries, organizations and lives. We thank God that our supporters make it possible to show compassion, to intervene, and to stand with people who experience the most grave situations. Here are some of the situations where you are present, through your support for CBS. Please, pray for all the people they represent.
2024 Impact Report | A divine touch
In country after country, society often ignores the skills, talents, and intelligence of those with visual disabilities. CBS is bringing about change by working alongside partners with sustained outreach to people deeply underserved by Scriptures.
2024 Impact Report | Lord, please give me a sign!
The 70 million-strong Deaf community is one of the largest groups still unreached by the gospel. Members are often neglected, isolated or even abused. Their language may be unrecognized, resources scarce, and literacy rates low. With your support, the silence is broken, and a whole new world opens for Deaf people.
2024 Impact Report | Strengthening commitment to translation
Hearing God speak in one’s own language transforms people’s lives. Worship becomes more heartfelt, faith grows stronger, and outreach to neighbours more powerful. CBS is deeply committed to translation, to help more people hear God speak.
2024 Impact Report | Cuban Christians crave a copy of God’s Word
Today, the number of Christians in Cuba has doubled, and more than two million women, men and children have found Jesus Christ. Yet there are not enough Bibles to meet the growing demand…
2024 Impact Report | The Bible for more people in China
The church in China is growing at a stunning rate. But millions lack a copy of God’s Word.
2024 Impact Report | CBS Overcomers program takes hold in Canada
Overcomers is a Bible-based, 12-step recovery and support program designed to guide individuals toward freedom from life-controlling problems. In the past year, many ministries and churches began turning to CBS Overcomers as a resource for those facing challenges such as behavioural addictions, substance abuse, emotional challenges and interpersonal problems.