The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC) has partnered with America Reads the Bible, a national weeklong event featuring a continuous public reading of Scripture from Genesis to Revelation.
Hosted by Christians Engaged in partnership with Great American Pure Flix, the event will take place April 19–25, 2026, at the World Stage Theater inside the Museum of the Bible. The public is invited to attend in person or to watch via Pure Flix. The opening ceremony took place on Saturday, March 18 at 7:00 PM ET at National Community Church Capital Turnaround.
Timed with the nation’s 250th anniversary and just after Easter, the initiative will bring together nearly 500 leaders and more than 120 ministry partners, representing a broad cross-section of the American church.Thousands are expected to attend in person or online.
QUICK FACTS
● What: America Reads the Bible
● Opening Ceremony: April 18, 2026 at 7 p.m.
National Community Church Capital Turnaround, Washington, D.C.
● Scripture Reading: April 19–25, 2026
9 a.m. – 9 p.m. ET daily
Museum of the Bible, Washington, D.C.
● Live Streamed: PureFlix.com
● Theme: One Week. One Nation. One Book.
A NATIONAL CALL TO SCRIPTURE
Organized around the theme “One Week. One Nation. One Book,” the event invites Americans to engage Scripture through a continuous public reading led by voices from ministry, culture, and public life.
National spokespersons include Candace Cameron Bure of CandyRock Entertainment and Cameron and BJ Arnett of Christ over Career and “The Forge” movie.
“The Word of God transforms individuals. It transforms families. It transforms nations. The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference is honored to join America Reads the Bible because we believe that Scripture is not simply our heritage, it is our hope,” said Pastor Samuel Rodriguez, president of the NHCLC. “As we celebrate 250 years of this great nation, there is no better time to return to the one Book that has guided every generation willing to pursue righteousness and justice for all. One week. One nation. One Book.”
A MOVEMENT, NOT JUST AN EVENT
“This is a national call to ignite revival, inspire discipleship, and unite believers through the power of Scripture,” said Bunni Pounds. “We believe the Word of God transforms individuals and nations—and we’re inviting Americans to engage it together.”
Bill Abbott, President & CEO of Great American Media, added, “This is a meaningful way for Americans to reflect on the role Scripture has played in our history and in our homes.”
BROAD MINISTRY COALITION
Participating partners include:
The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, Museum of the Bible, Hope Media Group, Time to Revive, WallBuilders, Whitaker House, Salem Radio Network, American Family Association, Bott Radio Network, Allen Jackson Ministries, Christian Broadcasting Network, Jack Graham Ministries, National Religious Broadcasters, Family Research Council, First Liberty Institute, Her Voice MVMT, and PRAY.COM. A full list of partners is available here: https://www.americareadsthebible.com/our-partners
Worship leaders include Danny Gokey, Leeland, Phil King, Meredith Andrews, Kim Walker-Smith, and Marty Goetz.
