The goal of this project is to Open The Bible to people in vulnerable situations, and to meet them where they are at. By resourcing front line workers with the Scriptures and gospel materials, they can engage people with God’s word. This grant shares the transformative hope of the gospel, as gospel workers are equipped with God’s word and the ability to encourage and disciple those they work with.

A goal of the project is to support Bible Society Australia’s grant partners, who are reaching out to their culturally diverse neighbours with friendship, English lessons and the good news about Jesus. To support churches in this valuable ministry, Bible Society Australia partners with Anglicare’s Cross Cultural Services to produce English teaching resources.

In 2024, this project will continue to serve existing partners, as well as find and support more ministries, giving them the Scriptures and resources they need to share the gospel and disciple people who have come to faith.

The impact of the C&P Scripture Grant has been seen in the changed lives of recipients, and the stories and testimonies from chaplains, outreach workers and the beneficiaries who have received Bibles and Scripture resources.

In the 2022-2023 financial year, BSA partnered with chaplains and supplied Scripture resources to:

• 40 prison ministries
• 25 hospitals chaplaincy teams
• 61 ‘other’ ministries.

From July 2022- June 2023, BSA gave away tens of thousands of Bibles and Scripture resources to front line gospel workers, including Bibles in languages other than English and specialised Christian tracts.