| How is Bible League different from other Bible agencies? Where is the greatest need?
How does Bible League achieve its purpose?
What denomination is Bible League?
Does Bible League partner with other organizations?
How does Bible League work in countries of persecution?
How do I know that the money I give is being used appropriately?
What version of the Bible does Bible League use?
Does Bible League translate Scriptures? How does Bible League
provide Bibles if there isn't a translation available in a
certain language?
Where does Bible League print Bibles?
How
is Bible League different from other Bible agencies?
First of all, we are like these other agencies in that we
all wish to see the Word of God impacting hearts throughout
the world. Each organization has their own goals and focus.
Some focus on translation work, others on publishing, and
others on distribution. We suggest that each ministry can
best explain their ministry focus.
Bible League's focus is on putting God's Word into action.
We use a unique ministry model to ensure that Bibles are
placed with people who have shown their desire to have one
by completing a series of Bible studies. That model impacts
far more hearts than indiscriminate distribution.
We work through local churches, empowering them by providing
Scriptures and training. Local church leaders disciple seekers
in small group Bible studies. Bible study students receive
not only a Bible but also training to understand it.
We accurately report results of our worldwide ministry to
our partners here in the United States. Bible League reports
the number of Scriptures placed, of graduates from small group
Bible studies, of commitments to Christ shown through baptisms,
and of new churches planted.
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In most of the countries where Bible League is working, we
could easily double or triple our efforts and impact if we
had the resources to do so. For example, in Africa there
are an estimated 200 million church members still waiting
for their own copy of the Scriptures. In Indonesia, there
are approximately 2,400 people a day making commitments to
Christ, and about half of these new converts will not have
access to a Bible. Responsiveness to the Gospel in many areas
of India is unparalleled in all of history, and yet our staff
in southern India has had to cut their programs so that we
can begin work in the northern states. Bible League is still
turning down 2 out of 3 requests we receive for Scriptures
due to lack of funds.
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We accomplish our purpose effectively by:
- providing Bibles and related materials through cost-efficient
placement systems
- promoting personal, family, and small group Bible
study
- partnering with churches and mission organizations,
supplying them with Bibles, related materials, and
training in church planting and Scripture placement
- protecting donor investments through accountability
systems that measure and report the results of our
ministry, through the grace of God
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to top What denomination is Bible League?
Bible League is a nondenominational organization. We are supported
by and work with many evangelical denominations, both in
the United States and abroad. We are members of the National
Association of Evangelicals and share their statement of
faith.
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We work with local churches, mission organizations, and evangelical
denominations worldwide. We provide them with Bibles, related
materials, and training in church planting and Scripture
placement.
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We have relationships with local believers and churches—including
underground house church networks and Christian cell groups—in
countries where they risk persecution for their faith. These
courageous people share our calling to bring others into relationship
with Christ and into fellowship with a local body of believers.
They work with us to provide Scriptures and training, so that
they may carry out that mission, despite the risk of persecution.
Some believers train with us outside their
country, and then return home to carry out their training—or
to train others inside their country. Some provide the channels
for us to get Scriptures into their country, so they can
place them into the hands of seekers and believers. Because
our Christian contacts could be imprisoned, beaten or killed
for their work with us, we are careful to protect their identity
and details of our work in their country.
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Bible League’s board, staff, and volunteers work hard
to make certain that we use the Lord's money in the most efficient
and effective way possible. We believe that the ministry of
Bible League belongs to God, that integrity is too important
to be taken for granted, and that we are accountable to God
and man.
The worldwide average cost to place a Bible through Bible
League is four dollars. That four dollars includes all administrative,
fundraising, production, and placement expenses. The Bible
League board has set forth that at the very minimum 75 cents
of each dollar go directly into ministry programs.
Bible League is a charter member of the Evangelical Council
for Financial Accountability (ECFA). Members of the ECFA are
held to the highest standards of financial responsibility.
Bible League welcomes the examination of this outside Christian
organization to ensure that we are handling our finances with
the utmost integrity and efficiency.
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The issues regarding English versions of the Bible are not
relevant for most of our ministries because English is less
than ten percent of our total number of Scriptures placed
in a given year. There is no such thing as a foreign language
King James Version or foreign language New International
Version, because they are English versions.
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to top Does Bible League translate Scriptures? How does Bible League
provide Bibles if there isn't a translation available in a
certain language?
Bible League is not a Scripture translation agency. Rather,
Bible League’s mission is to provide Scriptures and training
to people worldwide, so they can be brought into fellowship
with Christ and His church. Our ministry primarily works in
countries where, if we were not present, the average person
would not have access to God's Word.
Bible League works in 55 countries. Portions
of the Bible or the complete Word have been translated into
many of these countries’ heart languages. Bible League
must obtain permission to purchase or print each translation
we provide. Bible League also partners with Wycliffe Bible
Translators to print and transport Scriptures they translate
into languages without Bibles.
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Bible League works with printers from all over the world and
considers a number of different issues when choosing where
to print Bibles. For example, if we are able to print Bibles
within the country receiving them, the cost and delays of
shipping, customs, etc. can be reduced or eliminated. Often,
however, it is not possible to print within the receiving
country for various reasons.
Considerations in printing choice include cost of the Bibles,
quality and durability, and proximity to the area that will
receive them. We have worked very hard to build strong relationships
with printers around the world so that we can make the most
efficient and effective use of the resources God has entrusted
to us.
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