New Church Life November/ December 2015 | Page 75

  The Foundation also happily reports that its Heaven and Hell Facebook page has passed 300,000 “likes,” and that every week about 500,000 people see a quote from Swedenborg in their Facebook feed. (Go to www. facebook.com/HeavenandHellSwedenborg and for news www.facebook.com/ SwedenborgFoundation.) The Foundation’s website – www.swedenborg.com – also has been designed to make it easier for visitors to find the information they want. the new christian bible study project The latest news from the New Christian Bible Study project notes: “This project is global. It’s growing fast. It’s taking advantage of two key things: • Hundreds of millions of people read the Word and are trying to understand its meaning • The Writings explain the meaning “If we make a top-notch Bible study site, and we present the Writings clearly, they’re going to resonate with a lot of people. That’s the idea. Is it working? Yes.” Rapid growth in web traffic includes almost 40,000 visitors a month, more than doubling last year. The site includes 82 Bible translations. The Writings are in English and Latin, with some works in Spanish, French, Portuguese, Korean, Swedish and Norwegian, with more to come. The site also includes 450 pieces of art and photographs, and more than 200 Bible story explanations. It is partnered with Bryn Athyn College, the General Church Office of Education, The Kempton Project, the Swedenborg Foundation and the Swedenborg Society. Steve David says: “We’re helping Swedenborgian churches and publishers spread the gospel. We’re empowering the clergy. We’re empowering translators. We’re empowering everyone who wants to read the Word and understand its deeper meaning.” For information contact Steve: [email protected] Check the website at www.newchristianbiblestudy.org Correction: In the listing of the Academy Board of Trustees in the September-October issue, Brian G. Blair, President of Bryn Athyn College, was included as a member of the board. He is an ex officio member. 621