The popular Bible app was first introduced in 2008 by Life.Church, a multi-site church headquartered in Edmond, Oklahoma, pastored by Greg Groeschel.

As it happens, the cross was dedicated 25 years ago on property that belonged at that time to MetroChurch, which merged with Edmond-based Life.Church in 2001.

Bible engagement accelerated worldwide this year with record-breaking app installs and daily useOKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, daily Bible use and installs of the YouVersion Family of Apps, which includes Bible App, Bible App Lite, and Bible App for Kids, increased at higher rates than ever before. Throughout this record-breaking year, the verse that the global YouVersion Community engaged with most was:"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10From what we're seeing, this isn't just a momentary surge but something that will last. - YouVersion CEO Bobby Gruenewald Post this Throughout this record-breaking year, the verse that the global YouVersion Community highlighted, bookmarked, and shared the most was Isaiah 41:10. Across its Family of Apps, YouVersion saw daily Bible use grow worldwide by 20% this year, representing about 12 million people engaging in the Bible each day.This is the third year since 2020 that Isaiah 41:10 has earned the top spot of YouVersion's Verse of the Year, which reflects the verse people highlighted, bookmarked, and shared the most