FAQ-Bible League

Q 1:How is Bible League different from Bible distribution agencies?
Q 2: Where is the greatest need?
Q 3: How does Bible League achieve its purpose?
Q 4: What denomination is Bible League?
Q 5: Does Bible League partner with other organisations?
Q 6: How does Bible League work in countries of persecution?
Q 7: How do I know that the money I give is being used appropriately?
Q 8: What version of the Bible does Bible League use?
Q 9: Does Bible League translate Scriptures? How does Bible League provide Bibles if there isn't a translation available in a certain language?
Q 10: Where does Bible League print Bibles?
Q 11: Does Bible League provide training for Bible Study Leaders and Church Planters?
Q 12: What is Project Philip Program?
Q 13: Are donations to Bible League tax deductable?
Q 14: What is the cost of a Bible?

 

Q 1: How is Bible League different from Bible distribution agencies?
 While other Bible agencies primarily translate and publish Bibles in different languages, Bible League equips local Churches and partner organisations with Bibles and Scripture resources to empower them in their ministry of helping people meet Jesus Christ.

Bible League takes a unique approach to Bible placement. We do not distribute Bibles randomly. Rather, we emphasise discipleship. We want to see new believers become active church members. Resourced by Bible League, local church members strategically distribute Bibles and disciple friends, family and neighbours in small group Bible studies.

Bible League reports the results of our worldwide ministry to our partners. We report the number of Bibles and Scripture resources placed. The impact of that investment is the fruit of transformed lives. We also track the number of Bible study graduates, Bible study groups and of new churches planted.

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Q 2: Where is the greatest need?
In most of the countries where Bible League is working, we could easily increase 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 Scriptures. In some places in Asia, thousands of people each day are making commitments to Christ and about many will not have access to a Bible. Responsiveness to the Gospel in many areas of China and India is at unparalleled levels. Half the number of Christians in China, especially in the remote country areas, don’t have access to the Bible.

Q 3: How does Bible League achieve its purpose?
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 local and national churches and like-minded Christian organisations, supplying them with Bibles, related materials and Bible study leader training (train the trainer)
• Protecting donor investments through accountability systems that measure and report the results of our ministry through the grace of God

Q 4: What denomination is Bible League?
Bible League is an global interdenominational organisation. We are actively supported financially and in prayer by many evangelical denominations, both in Australia and overseas. We are a member of the Missions Interlink Australia. 

Because of the high risk many Christian face in closed and restricted countries, Bible League is careful to protect the identity of Christian contacts and the specific details of our work with them in their country.

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Q 7: How do I know that the money I give is being used appropriately?
Bible League International’s board of directors, staff and volunteers work hard to ensure 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 as good stewards.

Financial Overview is available on request.

In Australia and New Zealand we provide low cost Bibles and resources for ministry use. Visit our Online Store to see various Bibles available for purchase. 

Q 10: Where does Bible League print Bibles?
Bible League works with printers from all over the world and a number of different issues are taken into account when choosing where to print Bibles. For example, if Bibles are printed within the receiving country then often print cost and potential 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.

Bible League International has 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. 

Q 12: What is Project Philip Program?
‘Project Philip’ is a method of Bible placement inspired by the story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch in Acts 8.

Trained national church members place Bibles through the ‘Project Philip’ evangelistic and discipleship Bible study program. In some countries this program is called ‘Choose Life’.

The Project Philip Bible studies are written to clearly explain God’s message of salvation through His Son Jesus Christ.

Rather than randomly distribute Bibles, Bible League strategically places Bibles through locally trained Bible study leaders, who know the culture and language of their people. Seekers are invited to join in a Bible study. These studies can be in a group or on a one-on-one setting.

Q 13: Are donations to Bible League Tax deductable?
Unfortunately donations to Bible League International Australia are currently not tax deductable. We are persuing this matter with the hope of a positive outcome.

However, in New Zealand donations to Bible League International New Zealand are tax deductible for NZ Purposes only.

Q 14: What is the cost of a Bible?
For more than 10 years now, Bible League has been quoting an average worldwide cost of $7; however as the years have passed, rising costs have gradually undermined the accuracy of that figure. This led to a major review of current Bible placement costs.

As costs continue to be affected by inflation, global economic trends and exchange rates, a decision was made to no longer quote a specific dollar value but to explain to you, our Bible League supporters, what has happened and the things to consider when thinking of the cost of placing a Bible.

Bible League does not just publish, sell or distribute Bibles; we strategically place Bibles through national church volunteers and like minded Christian organisations. Our goal is not to flood communities with Bibles indiscriminately, but have Bibles placed into the hands of those who need one most through a Bible placement program. When we look at the costs involved in Bible League’s Bible placement strategy, we need to consider the following:

As you can imagine, costs in each part of the world vary greatly and depend upon such things as the cost of sourcing a Bible (printing ourselves or purchasing through another publisher) and the cost of living in that country. On today’s value, the total cost of placing a Bible ranges from $12 to $20.

Bibles and New Testaments placed by Bible League are good quality hard cover publications, similar to the quality of most pew Bibles found in Australian and New Zealand churches. When you consider the cost of buying these Bibles, I’m sure you will agree, that Bible League is a cost effective ministry which continues to be a good steward of our financial resources.