Belgium has seen a 38% increase in audio Bible usage compared to last year and a 46% spike in verses highlighted.People across both continents are sharing verses at a higher rate than last year with significant increases in Bulgaria (31%), Poland (38%), Uganda (53%), and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (53%).Some of this year’s most popular YouVersion features in Europe and Africa include: Meanwhile, the fastest regional growth for Bible engagement is in Europe and Africa. This year, Cuba stands out as the country with the greatest increase in Bible engagement, with an increase of 76% compared to 2021. With more than 545 million unique installs worldwide, YouVersion has seen Bible engagement activity in nearly every country and territory since launching in 2008. “As this verse says, God is our strength and He’s always with us.” Ukrainian toddler marks her first birthday at late soldier father's grave “The popularity of this verse speaks to our desire to be reminded that even when we feel like we’re alone in our struggles, we’re not,” said Gruenewald. I will strengthen you and help you I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10: “So do not fear, for I am with you do not be dismayed, for I am your God. Earning the top spot as YouVersion’s 2022 Verse of the Year is: This year, the verse that people in Ukraine engaged with most is also the same verse that the global YouVersion Community shared, bookmarked, and highlighted most.
“It’s an honor that we get to be a part of making God’s Word available to His people in their greatest moments of need.” People who fled the war in Ukraine rest inside an indoor sports stadium being used as a refugee center, in the village of Medyka, a border crossing between Poland and Ukraine In the middle of what’s likely the most difficult time of their lives, they’re turning to the Bible for comfort, peace, and hope,” saidīobby Gruenewald, Founder and CEO of YouVersion. “These families are going through something most of us can’t imagine.
Initially, trending search terms were words like “war,” “fear,” and “anxiety.” As time passed and the war progressed, the top search term in Ukrainian became "love.“ While Bible engagement in Ukraine rose by 55% this year, Ukrainian-language Bible engagement across Europe was even more significant with a 76% increase when comparing year-over-year third-quarter data.Īt the beginning of the war, YouVersion searches in the Ukrainian language nearly doubled compared to the previous month. For example, Ukrainian Bible engagement has increased in Poland by 241% and in Germany by 733% when comparing third-quarter data from 20. Each year, YouVersion dives into the top data trends to highlight how God is moving through the app, and for 2022, Ukraine is one of the Bible app’s most interesting Bible engagement stories.Īs Ukrainian people fled the war and relocated to different European countries, YouVersion saw Ukrainian-language Bible engagement skyrocket in several of those countries, many by triple digits.
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