John Farquhar Plake

Husband, Dad, researcher, professor, missionary, pastor, lifelong learner. Chief Innovation Officer for American Bible Society.

[John Farquhar Plake @johnfplake]

What are you doing to care for yourself this summer?
🧘‍♀️ 66% of Americans saw a friend
🏃 67% exercised
🙏 60% prayed
📖 But only 26% read the Bible
Try this: Read Scripture with a friend. Walk. Pray together.
It might be the best thing you do this summer.
🔗 https://t.co/qO7h82Bbq4
#SelfCare #BibleEngagement #FaithAndWellness #StateOfTheBible

[John Farquhar Plake @johnfplake]

Elmo asked, “How’s everybody doing?”
Turns out—Gen Z is struggling.
Nearly 2 in 5 report low flourishing.
But there’s real hope in Scripture.

Young adults who engage with the Bible score much higher than their peers.
📊 See the insight from @americanbible

#GenZ #BibleEngagement #FaithAndFlourishing #StateOfTheBible #MentalHealth #Hope

[John Farquhar Plake @johnfplake]

The U.S. ranks 15th out of 22 countries in human flourishing.
But faith can make a difference.
New research shows Bible engagement is linked to higher well-being.
📥 Read Chapter 3 of #StateoftheBible: https://t.co/qO7h82Bbq4

@americanbible #HumanFlourishing #FaithAndWellbeing #BibleEngagement #ChurchLeadership

[John Farquhar Plake @johnfplake]

📖 Can the Bible be trusted?

36% in the Secular West say science makes it hard to believe. But many see no conflict at all.

State of the Bible breaks down the latest data—and what it means for faith today.

🎥 Watch now & explore: https://t.co/rEINel4CVP @americanbible #FaithAndScience #BibleEngagement #StateOfTheBible

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When a service dog sits in front of you on a plane.. 😅

[John Farquhar Plake @johnfplake]

🚨 We’re hiring!

Join our growing Content Development team @americanbible. We're looking for:

✍️ Sr. Manager, Editorial & QA
📚 Manager, Instructional Design & Learning Experience
Help more people engage with the Word of God.

Apply now 👉 https://t.co/cz5QmHjBja

#Hiring #FaithBasedJobs #ContentCareers

[John Farquhar Plake @johnfplake]

🌍 What’s the State of the Bible worldwide?

A global study of 91,000 people reveals:
📖 70% say religion matters
🙏 80% believe in God
🤔 But in Asia, 56% have never heard of the Bible
The opportunity is massive—and the need is real.
📥 Download the full report: https://t.co/rEINel4CVP
@americanbible #BibleEngagement #FaithData

[John Farquhar Plake @johnfplake]

📖 Print or digital? How are people reading the Bible in 2025?

👀 Gen Z is just as likely to watch or listen to Scripture as read it
📱 2 in 3 Bible users now go digital
📈 Print Bible sales are still growing—up 22%
Dr. John Plake breaks it down in this new Insight from #StateOfTheBible @americanbible. 🎥
#BibleEngagement #FaithTech #GenZ #DigitalFaith

[John Farquhar Plake @johnfplake]

📊 New report finds Americans are outliers in the “Secular West” — 51% say the Bible is personally relevant to their lives.

How does the U.S. compare globally?
Find out in Chapter 2 of #StateOfTheBible2025 from @americanbible.
📥 Download here: https://t.co/sSAdSMB4Bq
#BibleEngagement #FaithResearch #ScriptureMatters

[John Farquhar Plake @johnfplake]

🎧 What comes after New Atheism?

I joined Justin Brierley to talk faith, the Bible, Jordan Peterson, church & culture—and why there's hope for a spiritual resurgence.

“God’s not finished with the church.”

📲 Listen here: https://t.co/gzebHRUbGI
@americanbible @JusBrierley @jordanbpeterson #Bible #Spirituality #Atheism #JordanPeterson #Podcast

[John Farquhar Plake @johnfplake]

📈 Men are using the Bible more in 2025—especially Gen X and Millennials.

But does that mean they're more engaged with Scripture?

We break down the data in this quick Insight from State of the Bible from @americanbible

🎥 Watch now & share your take. #BibleUse #FaithTrends #StateOfTheBible

[John Farquhar Plake @johnfplake]

“No one becomes a Christian because they lost an argument — but because they were invited on a journey.”

I joined the @MinArchitects podcast to talk about trends in faith, the plateau of the “nones,” and how churches can better engage culture.

🎧 Listen:https://t.co/C6FhPXWR5B

[John Farquhar Plake @johnfplake]

📈 Bible engagement is on the rise in America.
New 2025 research from @americanbible shows growing curiosity and connection with Scripture.
Is this the start of a spiritual shift? 👀

#BibleEngagement #FaithInAmerica #StateOfTheBible #GoodNews #Christianity

[John Farquhar Plake @johnfplake]

Something’s changing in America: Bible reading is on the rise. 📈
Explore the latest insights in State of the Bible: USA 2025 from @AmericanBible. Learn more at https://t.co/xdvXUF2xMy.
#StateOfTheBible #BibleTrends #FaithInAmerica

[Lysa TerKeurst @LysaTerKeurst]

If I could go back and tell my younger self anything… I’d tell her to look for the beauty in life, pray about whatever you’re facing, and don’t forget to read your Bible.

[Tony Perkins @tperkins]

"Compared to last year, 10 million more American adults are reading the Bible outside of church..."

@johnfplake with @americanbible shares encouraging statistics from the annual State of the Bible report.

[John Farquhar Plake @johnfplake]

📈 Bible engagement is UP — 10 million more U.S. adults are using the Bible this year, driven by Millennials and men.

🔥 Get the latest findings + check out our fresh new State of the Bible 2025 cover.

🔗 https://t.co/qO7h82Bbq4
🎧 Podcast: https://t.co/hdSnuCsddr
#StateoftheBible #BibleStats #FaithInAmerica #Millennials #BibleEngagement

[John Farquhar Plake @johnfplake]

🚨 Big week at @AmericanBible!

📘 State of the Bible: USA 2025 drops Thursday (15th year running!)—and the data is encouraging.
#StateoftheBible #BibleStats #FaithInAmerica #ChurchInnovation