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 gospel ministries who are reaching out to a specific group where the need has been found compelling. Ministries have stepped up to address the need of these people to hear of the love of Jesus. To support gospel workers and chaplains in this valuable way, Bible Society Australia partners with people on the frontline to be as effective as they possibly can in their gospel ministry.   

In 2025, 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 2023–2024 financial year, BSA partnered with chaplains and supplied Scripture resources to:  

• 36 prison ministries  

• 22 hospitals chaplaincy teams   

• 62 ‘other’ ministries.    

From July 2023–June 2024, 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. 

We continue to partner with Chaplains and front-line ministries who are reaching out and opening God’s word with vulnerable and needy people in Australia’s prisons, hospitals, camps and all manner of front-line ministries. In 2024, BSA have given away over $100K of scriptures and gospel resources.