The Computer Assistant Publishing Officer for the Bible Society of Ghana, Mr Mathias Dery Brady, in an interview on the Class 91.3 FM's   Morning show, has announced the commencement of its 2026 Bible Week celebration, scheduled to run from January 31 to February 8, as part of activities marking six years since the baptism of Ghana.

The nationwide celebration is being held under the theme: “The Bible: A Guide for Work Ethics and National Development,” aimed at encouraging Christians and the general public to reflect on the role of biblical principles in shaping responsible work attitudes and fostering national growth.

The Bible Society of Ghana, whose office is located around the Ridge Hospital area in Accra near Lavender Hill and the Osu Castle, explained that the Bible Week will serve as a platform for engaging churches, workers, and citizens throughout the country.

Although the official celebration begins on January 31, activities will continue throughout the year as churches across Ghana invite the Society to participate in their local Bible Week observances.

As an interdenominational Christian organisation, the Bible Society of Ghana relies largely on partnership support to fund its activities.

Funding comes from individuals who register as partners and make monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, or annual contributions. Churches also support Bible work through special offerings during Bible Week celebrations, while parishes, groups, and a few corporate institutions occasionally provide financial assistance.

The Society further noted that individuals and groups may sponsor specific projects.

In 2024, for example, it undertook a project to distribute 500,000 Bibles to Junior High School students nationwide.

Donors are able to select particular schools and contribute Bibles directly to them through the Society.

Persons interested in supporting the Bible Society of Ghana can visit its office or obtain details online.

During Bible Week activities, representatives also visit churches to register new partners.

Registered partners receive certificates, are kept informed about programmes and Annual General Meetings, and are allowed to participate in the governance of the Society, including voting for leadership.

Beyond the Bible Week celebration, the Bible Society of Ghana has outlined several major projects for the year, particularly in the area of Bible translation.

The Bible has already been translated into 11 major Ghanaian languages, with additional translations currently ongoing. These include Wasa, Fante-Sena, Okra (Edukrom and mountainous areas), Gruni in the Upper East Region, and Bono in the Runaho area and its environs.

The Society explained that Bible translation is a rigorous process carried out directly from the original biblical languages—Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic—rather than from English versions.

The process involves multiple stages of drafting, internal and external reviews, and consultant checks by experts in the original languages.

On average, it takes about four years to complete a New Testament translation and ten to twelve years to translate the entire Bible into one language.

In addition to translation work, the Society plans to organise translation seminars for pastors and church leaders to enhance biblical understanding and teaching.

It will also roll out its Trauma Healing Programme, which focuses on training pastors and church leaders to support individuals and communities affected by trauma.

The Bible Society of Ghana reiterated its commitment to ensuring that the Word of God remains accessible, accurate, and relevant to all Ghanaians, while calling on the public to support its mission through partnerships and donations.