The Bible League of Canada
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (July 2010) |
| Founded | 1948 |
|---|---|
| Type | CDN$9.88 million (2011) |
Employees | 28 (2011) |
| Website | www.bibleleague.ca |
Bible League Canada, founded in 1948, is a charitable organization whose mission is to place
History
In 1948, The Bible League of Canada began as the Canadian affiliate of the American Home Bible League. Throughout the 1950s, the affiliate organization distributed Bibles door-to-door through local churches and various outreach ministries. The organization changed in 1959 when Jo Vander Boom was appointed to manage the organization's activities. In 1960, Jo's husband, John Vander Boom, was appointed as the first Canadian director and officially changed the name of the organization to the Canadian Home Bible League in 1962.[3] In 1971, the organization was incorporated and became a legal entity separate from the American Home Bible League. The same year, an office in Weston, Ontario became the first purchased property, and an appeal for Cuba became the organization's first international project.
Vander Boom formed a group of prominent
On December 11, 1984, the name of the organization was changed to the World Home Bible League of Canada, reflecting the organization's increasing commitment to international ministry. The present name, Bible League Canada, became official in 1992. In 1994, offices were moved to Burlington, Ontario. In 2007, the organization began operating its own international ministries apart from the U.S. Bible League operations. The offices are currently located in Grimsby, Ontario.
Funding
The Bible League of Canada’s revenue comes from individual donors, churches, corporations, foundations, and Mission Thrift Stores. In 2009, 90% of funds raised were sent to their ministry programs around the world, 4.5% of its funding was spent on administration and 4.5% was spent on fund raising.[4][5]
Activities
The Bible League of Canada provides Bibles and community training worldwide by partnering with churches and mission organizations in Canada, India, Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. The focus of the ministry involves four strategic ministry programs:
- Church Planter Training
- Adult Bible-based Literacy
- Children’s Ministry
- Support of the Persecuted Church
About
The Bible League of Canada purpose is to do all they can to bring the Living Word of God into the hands of people around the world, providing Scriptures and training worldwide, so that people prepared by the Holy Spirit will be brought into relationship with Christ and His Church.
The Bible League of Canada does not send North Americans on the ground to preach God's word: they mentor local believers to instil this powerful message within their communities. In fact, our ministry relies on three distinct parts working together to build a steady foundation for lasting change. Bibles + Biblical Training + Local Champions = Transformed Lives. The best people to share Jesus are those who live and breathe the local culture, speak the native tongue, and walk the same tough roads as their neighbours. These influential champions become mentors for family, friends and neighbours to grow movements that transform generations to come.[6]
Works
References
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- ^ "Financial Accountability". bibleleague.ca. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ "Our Roots". bibleleague.ca. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
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- ^ "Mission Thrift Store donates $1 million to Bible League of Canada". Wellington Advertiser. 2019-08-08. Retrieved 2024-04-30.
- ^ "About". bibleleague.ca. Retrieved 2024-04-30.