Thru the Bible Radio

Dr. J. Vernon McGee was an active participant in this radio ministry for 47 exciting years. When his health began to fail, plans were made in advance to decide how the Bible study program would continue in the event of his homegoing. The message would remain the same and the "voice" of Thru the Bible Radio would continue to be Dr. McGee, through the use of the taped 5-year program.

After our Savior called Dr. McGee home in December of 1988, the program's reach continued to grow. Today, Thru the Bible is a worldwide ministry airing on over 800 stations in the U.S. and Canada, and heard in more than 100 languages and dialects around the world. Our mission is simple and the same one Dr. McGee himself embraced: To take the whole Word to the whole world.

The continued success of this ministry, even after the death of its founder, gives testimony to God's abundant blessings. The work is supported entirely by the fervent prayers and faithful giving of our wonderful listeners, and we plan to keep sending the Word out as long as God allows. Our theme verse is Revelation 3:8–"I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name." We pray now more than ever that God will continue to guide us through those open doors until the Lord Jesus comes!

"One day I switched on my radio and, all of a sudden, I heard your program. It moved my heart to believe that God exists…." (from a Hindi listener in India)

God has not put most of us in an exotic, faraway place. Perhaps, like Moses, you don't even feel able to speak about the Bible within your own familiar surroundings. Radio and Internet broadcasting can give you a voice as you tell others about Thru the Bible. It can leap across the sea, over high mountains, into the midst of troubled nations. It can go into the quiet of a house church in China or into the most remote areas of Africa and India where whole villages listen together. We have the privilege of being missionaries together–using the powerful tools of radio and Internet.

NC Baptist Childrens Home

How are referrals made?

Referrals to Baptist Children's are accepted from anyone. Children and families are referred by themselves, departments of social services, pastors, educators, juvenile services, or other family members. Vist the Referral section to learn more or to make an immediate, online referral.

How is Baptist Children's Homes funded?

As a nonprofit agency, Baptist Children's Homes depends on the generosity of North Carolina Baptist churches, businesses and individuals for the majority of its funding. Churches give through budget designations, BCH's annual Thanksgiving Offering, the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina Cooperative Missions Program, and other special gifts. In addition to financial contributions, donors can support BCH through estate planned giving. Visit Support Us to learn more.

How many children and families does Baptist Children's Homes serve?

In 2008, Baptist Children's Homes served 1,409 children and 1,310 families.

How many staff members does Baptist Children's Homes employ?

Baptist Children's Homes employs more than 350 full-time and part-time staff.

What is the purpose of Baptist Children's Homes?

Baptist Children's Homes is a nonprofit organization that reaches out to children and families in crisis. BCH is one of the premier child care institutions in North Carolina. It provides only the highest quality of care through a highly trained, highly qualified, Christian staff. The agency's mission statement is "helping hurting children…healing broken families."

What services does Baptist Children's Homes provide?

Baptist Children's Homes provides residential placement and prevention services to help children and families overcome problems and challenges. BCH provides services in 14 communities across the state. BCH also operates a teen mother/baby parent home, transitional living services for older residents, group homes for developmentally disabled adults, a model weekday education program, wilderness camps for at-risk boys and girls, and equine therapy services at a residential ranch. Visit Services & Areas to learn more.

What ways can individuals and organizations support Baptist Children's Homes?

Financial giving is the easiest way to impact Baptist Children's Homes boys and girls. Supporters can make an immediate gift using BCH's secure online giving feature. Supporters can also help by participating in BCH's recycling program, "Change for Children" promotions, raising a "Mile of Pennies," and donating items found on the online needs list. Volunteer opportunities are also available throughout the year. Visit Support Us to learn more.

When was Baptist Children's Homes established?

Baptist Children's Homes was established in 1885. Mills Home in Thomasville, formerly the Baptist Orphanage, is BCH's oldest and largest campus.

Where is Baptist Children's Homes located?

Baptist Children's Homes operates facilities in more than a dozen communities across North Carolina. BCH's state administration offices are located in Thomasville.

RBC Ministries

RBC Founder M. R. De Haan was a physician who later in life became a pastor—well known for his gravelly voice and impassioned Bible teaching. His commitment to ministry was to lead people of all nations to personal faith and maturity in Christ. So in 1938, from a small radio station in eastern Michigan, Detroit Bible Class was born. Suddenly the spiritual doctor was making house-calls to hundreds of thousands of Scripture-hungry listeners.

Even though he was an unlikely radio personality—with a rough, authoritative voice—the program worked to great effect. And Dr. De Haan's heavily underlined reflections on the Scripture quickly became a source of biblical wisdom for many. In response to his teaching, listeners asked for transcripts of the broadcast for use as study materials. These resources, soon in great demand, were the precursor of today's widely distributed Discovery Series booklets.

From this spiritual foundation, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based ministry continues to build upon the foundation of Dr. De Haan's vision and work. With commitment to the biblical principles set forth on the pages of this brochure, RBC Ministries today offers teaching resources to millions worldwide. While Dr. De Haan began this ministry in his basement as a family operation, today the Lord has brought together a staff of over 300 Christian workers in our US headquarters.

The ministry has international offices in 20 countries plus partners throughout the world who distribute RBC resources. Our signature publication, the daily devotional called Our Daily Bread, is translated into nearly 30 languages. RBC Ministries changed its name from Radio Bible Class in 1994 to reflect the growth of services and resources we offer to friends worldwide.

Faithful to our purpose for more than 60 years, RBC continues to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to people of all nations, helping them grow in Christlikeness and in the knowledge of God's Word.

Mart De Haan, grandson of M. R. De Haan, currently leads the ministry. Through growth and many changes, RBC continues its commitment to Dr. De Haan's founding principles.

Dr. De Haan was a leader who is remembered as a real man of God who loved the Lord and loved teaching His Word.

Richard De Haan, often called "the encourager," was committed to faithfulness to God's Word and to integrity as a ministry. His favorite expression was "Trust in God and do the right."

Current President Mart De Haan is known for his kindness, his concern for doctrinal accuracy, and for communicating the Word of God in a way that's clear and to the point.

The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry

The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, Inc. is a Christian friendship organization standing in support of Israel and befriending Jewish people. The Friends of Israel (FOI) speaks against anti-Semitism in all its forms, explaining the unique, biblical role of Israel in God’s plan and encouraging Christian to pray for Israel and support her biblical, historical, and moral rights to live within secure borders. It is a nonprofit organization and contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. In addition, it is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).

Purpose

The Friends of Israel Gospel Ministry, Inc. ("FOI") is a worldwide Christian friendship organization standing in support of Israel and befriending Jewish people. The Friends of Israel (FOI) speaks against anti-Semitism in all its forms, explaining the unique, biblical role of Israel in God’s plan and encouraging Christian to pray for Israel and support her biblical, historical, and moral rights to live within secure borders.

FOI places a strong emphasis on the teaching of biblical prophecy through their conferences, publications, and worldwide radio programming. In the process, FOI is committed to sharing the love of the Messiah with Gentile and Jewish people.

The Friends of Israel was founded in 1938 by Christian leaders in response to the desperate needs of Jewish people afflicted by the raging torrents of Nazi hate. Through this Christian ministry, funds were raised and aid was distributed to Jewish refugees in their darkest hours of need.

FOI is a nonprofit organization and contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. In addition, it is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).

Gideons International

The Gideons International, founded in 1899, serves as an extended missionary arm of the church and is the oldest Christian business and professional men's association in the United States of America. Here are some highlights from our long history of service:

The Idea In the autumn of the year 1898, John H. Nicholson of Janesville, Wisconsin, came to the Central Hotel at Boscobel, Wisconsin, for the night. The hotel being crowded, it was suggested that he take a bed in a double room with Samuel E. Hill of Beloit, Wisconsin. The two men soon discovered that both were Christians. They had their evening devotions together, and on their knees before God the thoughts were given which later developed into an association.

First Meeting Called On May 31, 1899, the two men met again at Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, where they concluded to band Christian commercial travelers together for mutual recognition, personal evangelism, and united service for the Lord. They decided to call a meeting in Janesville, Wisconsin on July 1, 1899, in the Y.M.C.A.

"We shall be called Gideons." Only three men were present at that meeting: John H. Nicholson, Samuel E. Hill, and Will J. Knights. They organized with Hill as president, Knights as vice president, and Nicholson as secretary and treasurer. Much thought was given to what the name of the association should be, and after special prayer that God might lead them to select the proper name, Mr. Knights arose from his knees and said, "We shall be called Gideons." He read the sixth and seventh chapters of Judges and showed the reason for adopting that name.

Effective Witnesses in Hotels In view of the fact that almost all of the Gideons in the early years of the association were traveling men, the question quite naturally arose regarding how they might be more effective witnesses in the hotels where they spent so much of their time. One trustee went so far as to suggest that The Gideons furnish a Bible for each bedroom of the hotels in the United States. He commented, "In my opinion, this would not only stimulate the activities of the rank and file of the membership, but would be a gracious act, wholly in keeping with the divine mission of the Gideon Association." This plan, which they called "The Bible Project" was adopted by the convention at Louisville, Kentucky, in 1908.

Church Support It is interesting to note that the practice of the churches contributing to the support of the Gideon Scripture program originated with a pastor. Just two months after the 1908 Louisville Convention, a state convention convened in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. National Secretary Frank Garlick and Mr. A. B. T. Moore attended a meeting of the Ministerial Union, and after their program they asked if Brother Garlick could address the ministers on the work of the Gideon Association. He spoke of the needed Bible distribution, and at the close of his 10-minute address, Mr. Moore's own pastor, Dr. E. R. Burkhalter, First Presbyterian Church, arose and moved, "...that Gideon Bibles be placed in all local hotels and that the Union be responsible for the funds." The motion was unanimously carried and a committee appointed to apportion the cost to the churches, according to their strength.

A Worldwide Effort It's been nearly 100 years since The Gideons International placed the first Bible in a hotel room in Montana. Today, The Gideons are organized in more than 180 countries around the globe and print Scriptures in more than 80 languages. Through God's grace and to His Glory, more than 1.3 billion Bibles and New Testaments have been placed by The Gideons, and the work continues . . .