2. Our History Humble beginnings – 1972 Tape lending library Tape lending library Became the largest producer Became the largest producer of audio Bibles in the world. of audio Bibles in the world.

3. 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!

4. 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 worlds population Reach one billion more people with scripture The 2016 Goal Record 2,000 languages spoken by 97% of the worlds population Reach one billion more people with scripture

5. 65% of Christian Bible readers have never read the entire New Testament. 65% of Christian Bible readers have never read the entire New Testament. Less than 40% of Christians can name the Less than 40% of Christians can name the four Gospels. 58% of the U.S. adult population will never read another book completely after high school. 58% of the U.S. adult population will never read another book completely after high school. 65% of Christian Bible readers have never read the entire New Testament. 65% of Christian Bible readers have never read the entire New Testament. Less than 40% of Christians can name the Less than 40% of Christians can name the four Gospels. 58% of the U.S. adult population will never read another book completely after high school. 58% of the U.S. adult population will never read another book completely after high school. Did You Know?

6. Points to Ponder… 43% of Americans cant 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

7. Digital technology is fast becoming the preferred method of listening. MP3 Players MP3 Players Cell phones Cell phones Computers Computers Downloads Downloads iTunes iTunes

8. Your mobile device will be the preferred 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.

10. 40 days of listening... Just 28 minutes a day!

11. Let Him Be Crucified! Matthew 27: 20

12. They saw Jesus walking on the Sea!! John 6:16

13. Noah Walked with God! Genesis 6 Noah Walked with God! Genesis 6

14. 40 days of listening... Just 28 minutes a day!

16. How it works The church takes the personal challenge. The church commits to listen through the New Testament in The church takes the personal challenge. The church commits to listen 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 preaches the life-changing value of hearing Gods Word daily at home, in the car, on your computer... anywhere. The pastor supports the listening commitment. The pastor preaches the life-changing value of hearing Gods Word daily at home, in the car, on your computer... anywhere. The pastor explains the opportunity. The church receives an offering to support New TestamentThe pastor explains the opportunity. 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 works The church takes the personal challenge. The church commits to listen through the New Testament in The church takes the personal challenge. The church commits to listen 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 preaches the life-changing value of hearing Gods Word daily at home, in the car, on your computer... anywhere. The pastor supports the listening commitment. The pastor preaches the life-changing value of hearing Gods Word daily at home, in the car, on your computer... anywhere. The pastor explains the opportunity. The church receives an offering to support New TestamentThe pastor explains the opportunity. 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.

17. Every adult and youth member of a participating Every adult and youth member of a participating church receives a Free MP3 New Testament. church receives a Free MP3 New Testament. Every child receives a Free MP3 Kidz Bible. Every child receives a Free MP3 Kidz Bible. The participating church receives an offering The participating church receives an offering to support international Bible recordings. to support international Bible recordings. Every adult and youth member of a participating Every adult and youth member of a participating church receives a Free MP3 New Testament. church receives a Free MP3 New Testament. Every child receives a Free MP3 Kidz Bible. Every child receives a Free MP3 Kidz Bible. The participating church receives an offering The participating church receives an offering to support international Bible recordings. to support international Bible recordings.

20. 40 days of listening... Just 28 minutes a day!

21. The Results (3,000 sample) 26.43% had increased attendance. 26.43% had increased attendance. 26.26% had new believers. 26.26% had new believers. 21.05% had increase in counseling. 21.05% had increase in counseling. 32.72% had increase in giving. 32.72% had increase in giving. 49.50% had increase in Bible questions. 49.50% had increase in Bible questions. 33.59% had increase in Bible questions from children. 33.59% had increase in Bible questions from children. The Results (3,000 sample) 26.43% had increased attendance. 26.43% had increased attendance. 26.26% had new believers. 26.26% had new believers. 21.05% had increase in counseling. 21.05% had increase in counseling. 32.72% had increase in giving. 32.72% had increase in giving. 49.50% had increase in Bible questions. 49.50% had increase in Bible questions. 33.59% had increase in Bible questions from children. 33.59% had increase in Bible questions from children.

22. Outcomes A unifying National resource A unifying National resource A demonstrative commitment to Scripture A demonstrative commitment to Scripture Personal, Congregational, Global Renewal Personal, Congregational, Global Renewal A creative approach to Bible Study A creative approach to Bible Study A sharing of Scripture in Communities A sharing of Scripture in Communities A sharing event for all ages A 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 approx 65% of our churches are the target – 1200 approx 45% of these will participate – 540 or more 45% 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)Outcomes A unifying National resource A unifying National resource A demonstrative commitment to Scripture A demonstrative commitment to Scripture Personal, Congregational, Global Renewal Personal, Congregational, Global Renewal A creative approach to Bible Study A creative approach to Bible Study A sharing of Scripture in Communities A sharing of Scripture in Communities A sharing event for all ages A 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 approx 65% of our churches are the target – 1200 approx 45% of these will participate – 540 or more 45% 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)