One Million Bibles Initiative: Global South

“My Richest Treasure”: How God’s Word Is Shaping Two Zambian Pastors

Imagine enrolling in a Bible school without having a Bible to bring with you. This is how Faustin Kaputa arrived on his first day of classes at Proclamation Institute Zambia almost two years ago. He wasn’t alone—his classmate Emmanuel Matiza had only a portion of an old, worn out Bible in his possession.

Out of the Fire: Bibles Provide Hope for a Burned Church

All was quiet at Sovereign Grace Baptist Church in Davao City, Philippines, on Tuesday afternoon January 28, 2025. That is, until a neighbor down the street started a kitchen fire that quickly spread out of control and consumed everything in its path, the church included.

From a Whiteboard to the Bible: God’s Word Is Transforming Kenyan Children

God’s Word is powerful. When the Bible is placed into someone’s hands, it has great power to transform. Last year, donors to Crossway made it possible for Bibles to be given to boys and girls in an Awana program located in the suburbs of Nairobi, Kenya.

A New Kind of Armor: Bibles Reach the Zambian Army

God has called Cosmas Kaimba to serve in a unique place for the Kingdom. He has been a chaplain in the Zambia Defense Force for over twelve years. He fights for the spiritual well-being of the soldiers as they fight for and protect their country.

“The Word of God Means Everything” to a Kenyan Church Receiving Bibles for the First Time

Through generous donors to Crossway, Joe responded to Pastor Hesbon’s need for Bibles by providing him with Bibles for each member of the congregation. The One Million Bibles Initiative: Global South aims to provide men and women with Bibles of their own.

Greater Than What Money Can Buy: God's Word Is for Eternity

Throughout developing countries, churches face a similar problem: their pastors haven’t received theological training. Why is this important? Because without it, pastors are at risk of misunderstanding God’s Word and therefore inaccurately preaching to their congregations. Edwine Omaya provides a case study for why this often happens.

How the Gift of the Bible Is Transforming One Kenyan Church

Does everyone in your church have access to a Bible of their own? This may seem like a strange question to ask if you live somewhere with Amazon delivery one click away. But it’s not unusual in other regions of the world where finding a Bible is challenging due to financial and accessibility constraints.

Reading God’s Word Has Sparked Revival in a South African Church

Giving. It looks different for each of us. Much depends on where the Lord has called us in the different seasons of life, our giftings and abilities, and even our physical locations. For pastor Mark Penrith, the Lord has gifted him with the ability to live and preach the gospel in an area of South Africa where there are many struggling churches.