The first days of America Reads the Bible have drawn a significant lineup of voices, blending national figures with grassroots faith leaders in a continuous public reading of Scripture now underway in Washington, D.C., and streaming worldwide.
The initiative, led by Bunni Pounds, officially launched with hundreds of participants already taking part, including pastors, ministry leaders, worship voices, and Christian influencers from across the country. While much of the early hours have focused on these faith leaders reading through Genesis and the opening books of Scripture, attention has quickly turned to the involvement of high-profile figures.
Among the most anticipated participants is Donald Trump, who is scheduled to read 2 Chronicles 7:11-22 during a primetime slot on April 21 from the Oval Office. His participation is expected to be one of the defining moments of the weeklong event, drawing national attention and significantly expanding its reach.
In addition to Trump, organizers have confirmed that nearly 500 leaders are participating across the seven-day broadcast, representing a wide spectrum of the Christian community. Early sessions have featured a steady rotation of pastors and ministry figures reading extended passages of Scripture, creating an unbroken proclamation of the Bible from Genesis onward. While not every reader has been publicly highlighted by name, the diversity of voices-from church leaders to emerging faith communicators-has been central to the event's identity.
Streaming live on Pure Flix, the event has already generated strong engagement, with viewers joining throughout the 12-hour daily broadcasts and participating through prayer, reflection, and online interaction. Many have described the experience as both solemn and energizing, as Scripture is read continuously in a shared national setting.
Running daily from April 19-25, 9 AM to 9 PM ET, America Reads the Bible remains open and free to the public, accessible via phone, computer, or TV. Organizers are positioning the gathering not simply as an event, but as a collective spiritual moment-one that brings together leaders at every level around a single, unifying act: the public reading of God's Word.
As the week unfolds and more high-profile participants step forward, the event continues to build momentum, marking what many are calling a historic convergence of faith, Scripture, and national attention.
