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Bible Ministries Reaching Further During Recession

Contact: Jon D. Wilke, Faith Comes By Hearing, 505-881-3321, jon@FaithComesByHearing.com

MEDIA ADVISORY, June 4 /Christian Newswire/ -- It's no secret the economy is struggling to land aground. Big businesses and brand-name ministries are cutting costs, services and jobs, all at an alarming rate.

In a recent Christianity Today article, John Kennedy writes many ministries report drops in regular donations, major gifts and investment income. Some ministries have seen double-digit percent decreases in their 2009 budgets.

"In the tough economic climate, donors want to know they're having the most impact for the Kingdom," said Jerry Jackson, president of the world's foremost Audio Bible ministry. "People know the need for God's Word is great among poor and illiterate people of the world. And, people are responding because there is value in supporting the Bible cause."

Faith Comes By Hearing records and uses Audio Bibles to disciple the world's poor and illiterate. Their mission is to record the New Testament in 2,000 languages and start two million Bible listening groups by 2016 to reach the 50% of the world who cannot read and are poor.

Recently, this non-profit was one of only a handful of charities to receive their second consecutive Charity Navigator 4-Star rating for fiscal responsibility.

Walter and Sherri Green from Texas, are regular supporters to Faith Comes By Hearing. While on a trip to Guatemala, they felt God tugging at their hearts. Years later, they're still deeply touched after witnessing what happened to people who heard God's Word in their own language for the first time.

Hundreds of chattering children and adults suddenly stopped and listened intently, Sherri recalled. The Greens gratefully watched as many gave their hearts to Christ.

"We're impressed with their transparency," Sherri explains. "At any time we can ask for proof of dollars spent. They continually update us about how the mission is moving forward."

When people give to Faith Comes By Hearing, those dollars are used responsibly.

Typically, $157 provides an Audio New Testament in the heart language to an entire village. However, Wycliffe Bible Translators recently offered a $334,000 matching challenge, doubling the impact of each gift.

"Bible translation and Scripture engagement are critical to fulfilling the Great Commission," said Jackson. "Jesus said 'go and make disciples,' and the Word of God is the most powerful tool the church has to do that. We're called to reach every nation, tribe and tongue with the Word of God in audio. Join us!"

For more information, visit FaithComesByHearing.com or call 800-545-6552.