{"id":15798,"date":"2024-01-12T11:45:44","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T16:45:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/inspirationreport\/?p=15798"},"modified":"2024-01-12T11:45:44","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T16:45:44","slug":"american-bible-society-appoints-first-female-president-in-over-200-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/inspirationreport\/2024\/01\/american-bible-society-appoints-first-female-president-in-over-200-years.html","title":{"rendered":"American Bible Society Appoints First Female President in Over 200 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The American Bible Society has announced that Jennifer Holloran will become their new president and CEO, making her the first woman to hold the position in the Christian organization\u2019s over 200-year history. The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania-based ABS released a statement announcing their board of directors\u2019 appointment of Holloran.<\/p>\n

Holloran, who had previously served in various roles at Wycliffe Bible Translators USA, among them chief operating officer, will assume her new position on March 1st. ABS Board Chair Katherine Barnhart said in a statement that \u201cHolloran brings a unique combination of professional experience, servant-leadership mentality, deep passion for the Bible, and great energy for pursuing innovation that together will ensure American Bible Society remains nimble and impactful in this next phase of its work.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to her leadership role at Wycliffe, Holloran has also served on the boards of multiple Christian organizations, including Missio Nexus, Mission Aviation Fellowship USA and Partners International. She holds a doctorate in strategic leadership from the Virginia-based Christian institution Regent University, as well as a bachelor of arts and a master of business administration from the University of Central Florida.<\/p>\n

She is also a singer-songwriter who released a Christian album titled\u00a0Comeon Home<\/em><\/a>in 2013. Holloran, as quoted in the statement, said, \u201cAmerican Bible Society is well positioned to come alongside the global Church in helping people understand the Word, grow deep roots, and truly become hearers and doers of the Word that produce fruit. I\u2019m excited to bring a fresh perspective to leading this historic organization as it continues to adapt to cultural and technological trends that create significant new challenges and thrilling opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n