The American Bible Society, an organization that has been around for nearly 200 years, has been respected and trusted by millions. However, it has just been brought to our attention that ABS’ online ministry For Ministry is promoting the emerging church and contemplative spirituality, and in no small way. Under the heading authentic_church, For Ministry is offering hundreds of resources that include everything from the Alpha Course, to books by emergent leaders like Doug Pagitt, articles about and by Dallas Willard and Richard Foster to books and articles by Brian McLaren. The For Ministry authentic church resource database is very extensive and links to many articles and books that not only promote and link to contemplative and emerging but also to New Age references such as an article called the “Future is Now,” which discusses futurist and New Age sympathizer Leonard Sweet.
We hope that those who are concerned about the direction ABS has gone, and perhaps unbeknownst to many of its supporters, will contact ABS and talk to them about these things. Contact information is:
American Bible Society
1865 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
Telephone: 212-408-1200
For Ministry
ABSVirginia Office
14120 Parke Long Court, Ste. 204
Chantilly, VA 20151
Phone: 703-621-2000
Fax: 703-621-2001
