YouVersion App Celebrates 1 Billion Installs: South Africa’s Role in Global Bible Engagement

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The YouVersion Bible app, one of the world’s most popular digital scripture platforms, is set to reach an incredible milestone of one billion installs globally. In a Radio K Pulpit interview, South African leaders Nqobile Ngcobo and Nkosinathi Kotyi shared how local users are driving this growth, with over 26 million installs in South Africa alone. The app offers daily reading plans, community features, and even a data-friendly Lite version for African users. As Global Bible Month approaches, YouVersion invites individuals and churches to take part in a 30-day Bible engagement challenge, deepening faith and connection through Scripture.

3 Nov English South Africa Religion & Spirituality · Christianity

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