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2010 Annual Report: True Hope: God’s Transforming Word Chicago Bible Society continues to expand its ministry of reaching people with the Bible–God’s Word–by building on existing programs and finding new ways to engage today’s generation. This year we provided 76,753 Scripture resources to the greater Chicagoland area, including 10,238 Bibles. In our Scripture Engagement program, we have reached 534 people over the past three years, including 294 this year. Our 12‐week intensive Bible study program graduated 237 people, and has resulted in 216 professions of faith. Reaching those in Prisons, Hospitals & Shelters The heart of our ministry is providing the Bible to those who need to hear God’s Word, but who do not have access to the Scriptures. In the midst of shrinking government budgets, many county jails have cut back their budgets for inmate needs, including Bibles. Chicago Bible Society has been called upon to fill in the gap. This year, we significantly increased the number of Bibles sent to chaplains at suburban county jails. Engagement – Transformation Through Study The mission statement of Chicago Bible Society, written over 100 years ago, calls for “fostering the serious reading of Scriptures.” Today, we embrace that mission by encouraging people to engage with Scripture in small group Bible studies. We began three years ago with a Spanish-language Bible study program at Cook County Jail, and expanded it last year to include an English-language group at the jail. We also have partnered with the Presbytery of Chicago to develop a Spanish‐language Bible study program with their Hispanic congregations. Stewardship For the twelve months ending June 30, 2010, Chicago Bible Society received $289,894 in support: 30% from individual donors, 44% from grants, 15% from national partners, and 10% our fundraising dinner, with 1% from other sources. We spent $239,452, of which 19% was spent on Bible distribution, 46% on other programs, 6% on fundraising and the balance on general operations. |
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