Our HistoryOur History

• Humble beginnings – 1972Humble beginnings – 1972

• Tape lending libraryTape lending library

• Became the largest producer Became the largest producer

of audio Bibles in the of audio Bibles in the

world.world.

The Challenge

• 6.5 billion people

in the world

• 6,809 languages

• 6.5 billion people

in the world

• 6,809 languages

FCBH partners with

Bible Societies & Translation teams

all around the world!

Currently FCBH has 388 languages available: spoken by 4.5 billion people

in more than 135 countries.

Currently FCBH has 388 languages available: spoken by 4.5 billion people

in more than 135 countries.

The 2016 Goal• Record 2,000 languages spoken by

97% of the world’s population

• Reach one billion more people with scripture

The 2016 Goal• Record 2,000 languages spoken by

97% of the world’s population

• Reach one billion more people with scripture

• 65%65% of Christian “Bible readers” have of Christian “Bible readers” have nevernever read the entire New Testament. read the entire New Testament.

• Less than Less than 40%40% of Christians can name the of Christians can name the four Gospels.four Gospels.

• 58%58% of the U.S. adult population will of the U.S. adult population will never read another book completely never read another book completely after high school.after high school.

• 65%65% of Christian “Bible readers” have of Christian “Bible readers” have nevernever read the entire New Testament. read the entire New Testament.

• Less than Less than 40%40% of Christians can name the of Christians can name the four Gospels.four Gospels.

• 58%58% of the U.S. adult population will of the U.S. adult population will never read another book completely never read another book completely after high school.after high school.

Did You Know?Did You Know?Did You Know?Did You Know?

Points to Ponder…• 43% of Americans can’t read!

• 66% of the world learns through oral transmission

• Over 100 million unchurched in America (about 34%)

• Adults under 30 express confusion of Bible information

• A majority of young adults express deep spiritual hunger

• Young adults cite “lack of time” for poor dedication

Digital technology is fast becoming Digital technology is fast becoming the preferred method of listening.the preferred method of listening.Digital technology is fast becoming Digital technology is fast becoming the preferred method of listening.the preferred method of listening.

• MP3 PlayersMP3 Players• Cell phones Cell phones • ComputersComputers• DownloadsDownloads• iTunesiTunes

Your mobile device will be the preferred Your mobile device will be the preferred method of listening by 2010.method of listening by 2010.Your mobile device will be the preferred Your mobile device will be the preferred method of listening by 2010.method of listening by 2010.

• 85% of American adults own at least one type of personal computer.

• Apple Computer Inc. has sold over 100 million iPods since introducing the product in October 2001.

• 40% of people born between 1984 and 2002 own mobile music players such as iPods.

40 days of listening . . .40 days of listening . . .Just 28 minutes a day!Just 28 minutes a day!

Let Him Be Let Him Be Crucified!Crucified!

Let Him Be Let Him Be Crucified!Crucified!

Matthew 27: 20Matthew 27: 20Matthew 27: 20Matthew 27: 20

““They saw They saw Jesus Jesus

walking on walking on the Sea!!”the Sea!!”

John 6:16John 6:16

““Noah Noah Walked with Walked with

God!”God!”

Genesis 6Genesis 6

40 days of listening . . .40 days of listening . . .Just 28 minutes a day!Just 28 minutes a day!

How it worksHow it works • The church takes the personal challenge.The church takes the personal challenge. The church commits to The church commits to listenlisten through the New Testament in through the New Testament in 40 days . . . just 28 minutes a day.40 days . . . just 28 minutes a day.

• The pastor supports the listening commitment.The pastor supports the listening commitment. The pastor pThe pastor preaches the life-changing value of reaches the life-changing value of hearinghearing God’s Word God’s Word dailydaily at home, in the car, on your computer . . . anywhere. at home, in the car, on your computer . . . anywhere.

•The pastor explains the opportunity.The pastor explains the opportunity. The church receives an offering to support New Testament The church receives an offering to support New Testament recordings for the most neglected around the world.recordings for the most neglected around the world.

How it worksHow it works • The church takes the personal challenge.The church takes the personal challenge. The church commits to The church commits to listenlisten through the New Testament in through the New Testament in 40 days . . . just 28 minutes a day.40 days . . . just 28 minutes a day.

• The pastor supports the listening commitment.The pastor supports the listening commitment. The pastor pThe pastor preaches the life-changing value of reaches the life-changing value of hearinghearing God’s Word God’s Word dailydaily at home, in the car, on your computer . . . anywhere. at home, in the car, on your computer . . . anywhere.

•The pastor explains the opportunity.The pastor explains the opportunity. The church receives an offering to support New Testament The church receives an offering to support New Testament recordings for the most neglected around the world.recordings for the most neglected around the world.

• Every adult and youth member of a participatingEvery adult and youth member of a participating

church receives a church receives a Free MP3Free MP3 New Testament. New Testament.

• Every child receives a Every child receives a FreeFree MP3MP3 Kidz Kidz Bible.Bible.

• The participating church receives an offeringThe participating church receives an offering

to support international Bible recordings.to support international Bible recordings.

• Every adult and youth member of a participatingEvery adult and youth member of a participating

church receives a church receives a Free MP3Free MP3 New Testament. New Testament.

• Every child receives a Every child receives a FreeFree MP3MP3 Kidz Kidz Bible.Bible.

• The participating church receives an offeringThe participating church receives an offering

to support international Bible recordings.to support international Bible recordings.

40 days of listening . . .40 days of listening . . .Just 28 minutes a day!Just 28 minutes a day!

The ResultsThe Results (3,000 sample)(3,000 sample)

• 26.43%26.43% had increased attendance.had increased attendance.

• 26.26%26.26% had new believers. had new believers.

• 21.05%21.05% had increase in counseling. had increase in counseling.

• 32.72%32.72% had increase in giving. had increase in giving.

• 49.50%49.50% had increase in Bible questions. had increase in Bible questions.

• 33.59%33.59% had increase in Bible questions from children. had increase in Bible questions from children.

The ResultsThe Results (3,000 sample)(3,000 sample)

• 26.43%26.43% had increased attendance.had increased attendance.

• 26.26%26.26% had new believers. had new believers.

• 21.05%21.05% had increase in counseling. had increase in counseling.

• 32.72%32.72% had increase in giving. had increase in giving.

• 49.50%49.50% had increase in Bible questions. had increase in Bible questions.

• 33.59%33.59% had increase in Bible questions from children. had increase in Bible questions from children.

OutcomesOutcomes• A unifying National resourceA unifying National resource

• A demonstrative commitment to ScriptureA demonstrative commitment to Scripture

• Personal, Congregational, Global RenewalPersonal, Congregational, Global Renewal

• A creative approach to Bible StudyA creative approach to Bible Study

• A sharing of Scripture in CommunitiesA sharing of Scripture in Communities

• A sharing event for all agesA sharing event for all ages

• Heart Language recordings for people groups Heart Language recordings for people groups

• 65% of our churches are the target – 1200 approx65% of our churches are the target – 1200 approx

• 45% of these will participate – 540 or more45% of these will participate – 540 or more

• 200,000 copies (with potential to touch 1 million)200,000 copies (with potential to touch 1 million)

OutcomesOutcomes• A unifying National resourceA unifying National resource

• A demonstrative commitment to ScriptureA demonstrative commitment to Scripture

• Personal, Congregational, Global RenewalPersonal, Congregational, Global Renewal

• A creative approach to Bible StudyA creative approach to Bible Study

• A sharing of Scripture in CommunitiesA sharing of Scripture in Communities

• A sharing event for all agesA sharing event for all ages

• Heart Language recordings for people groups Heart Language recordings for people groups

• 65% of our churches are the target – 1200 approx65% of our churches are the target – 1200 approx

• 45% of these will participate – 540 or more45% of these will participate – 540 or more

• 200,000 copies (with potential to touch 1 million)200,000 copies (with potential to touch 1 million)