Desiring God has been a significant ministry to the church and we know many of you share our appreciation. We encourage you to watch this video to hear John Piper’s reflection about the passing of time, and share in his excitement about what God has done in the past and his anticipation regarding what God will do in the future.
Read John Piper’s letter that accompanies this video or partner with Desiring God.
As a Christian publisher, we believe it’s our primary task to get the right resources into the right hands, all for the glory of God. We don’t always hear about the books and Bibles that end up with those who need them around the world, but it’s deeply encouraging when those stories make their way back to us.
If you’re reading this, you’re likely surrounded by a wealth of content that can grow your faith: books, specialty Bibles, websites, blogs, sermons, podcasts, conferences, and classes. This is certainly not the case everywhere in the world. Pastors in many areas faithfully disciple their congregations and share the gospel in their communities, all without access to any formal training or much in the way of printed resources. Yet the work they’re doing is critically important, and occasionally we’re able to find specific ways to support them in their ministry.
One such example is The Global Leadership Institute, an organization that provides training for African pastors and promotes church-planting in North and West Africa. Pastors attend two-week training seminars in Bo, Sierra Leone, each year for three years. Since GLI’s inception, Crossway has had the privilege of providing each pastor with an ESV Study Bible. Long-time readers of the blog may remember our first post on GLI in 2009.
In a very real sense, you’re partnering to make these sorts of initiatives possible anytime you buy a Crossway book or ESV Bible, or through our missional rewards program, Crossway Impact.
And this week, we wanted to create a fun way for you to join us in giving thanks and sharing with our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world. We’re calling it simply “Give Thanks, Give Bibles.” This Thanksgiving week, for every “like” of Crossway’s Facebook page, we’ll put $1 towards distributing Bibles to Christians in the Global South.
Thanks for helping us spread the Word!
Below: pastors in Sierra Leone receive ESV Study Bibles at a Global Leadership Institute seminar.
If you’re reading this, you have a wealth of theological resources at your fingertips, most importantly God’s Word. Unfortunately many Christians in the world don’t yet enjoy a similar abundance.
That’s why this Thanksgiving week, as a way to raise awareness for how important books are in passing truth on to the next generation, Crossway is inviting you to help send Study Bibles to leaders in the Global South (in partnership with our friends at Desiring God).
It’s super easy.
Through next Monday (11/28), for every new “Like” on our Facebook page, Crossway will give $1 worth of Study Bibles through Desiring God’s International Outreach initiative. Every Study Bible given will go directly to our brothers and sisters in the Global South, many of whom are hungry for tools to better understand, apply, and share God’s Word.
Already “Like” our Facebook page? Consider partnering with us in these ways:
May God use these Bibles to encourage many Christians in the Global South!
Interested in doing even more? Consider joining Crossway Impact, our new rewards program that allows you to support similar initiatives with every book or Bible that you purchase from Crossway.org.
Ever hear that phrase in grade school? We sure did, and that’s why we offer sample excerpts for you to review our new releases before you buy.
Go beyond the cover by clicking on one below, scrolling down the product page, and reading via download or online.
| King Solomon Philip Graham Ryken | Words Made Fresh Larry Woiwode |
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| Life’s Biggest Question Erik Thoennes | Welcome to the Story Stephen J. Nichols |
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| The Promised One Nancy Guthrie | Why, O God? Edited by Larry J. Waters & Roy B. Zuck |
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| The Hardest Thing to Do Penelope Wilcock | |
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We also want point out again the new Gospel Coalition Booklets. Each booklet, written by well-known and respected scholar-pastors, offers an in-depth, albeit brief, look at pivotal theological issues that church leaders and laypeople alike are wrestling with today.
While we don’t offer the files for download, you can read the booklets in their entirety online. You may find these to be helpful in your own study or for friends in your church!
We recently announced our new rewards program we’re calling Crossway Impact. This effort gives you an opportunity to make a difference with every book you buy. In addition to the benefits you receive as a member, Crossway sends 5% of everything you spend to a ministry of your choice—ministries that are working to plant and build healthy churches, equip Christians for life and ministry, and working around the world for the sake of the gospel.
We’re excited about what God’s doing through these ministries—through their faithful teaching and resources. Over the coming weeks we’re going to share some of the exciting work they’re doing domestically and around the world.
Introducing 9Marks:
“At 9Marks, we are seeking, by God’s grace, to invest whatever resources we have to proclaim the Gospel in every corner of the world and equip believers everywhere with a biblical vision and practical resources for displaying God’s glory through healthy local churches,” explains Marcus Glover. “Matt Schmucker’s recent trip to Uganda represents part of this global vision.”
Sowing Gospel Seeds in Uganda:
Matt Schmucker, vice president of 9Marks, recently traveled to Uganda to take part in an amazing opportunity to equip and encourage thousands of African believers. Matt was invited to speak at the International Bible Conference, an event held annually in Uganda. Along with other speakers, Matt had the opportunity to teach to about 24,000 Christians from many regions of Africa who are eager to grow in Christ, yet often subjected to a plethora of false teachers.
You can read his story here.
Learn more about the ministry of 9Marks or sign up for Crossway Impact—Rewards with a Mission.
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