By Arnie Cole , CEO
God is at work! I promised last month to provide one more update about God’s harvest, and here it is. I’m so thankful for the incredible para/church partnerships He is creating for Back to the Bible’s technology to be used by even more people.
Each para/church partner customizes the look of the app to match their own branding, personalities and “feel.” To the app’s user, it looks like what they would expect from the church or ministry they’re involved in. Each app must use the “How are you doing spiritually today?” Scripture matching technology. In addition, all of Back to the Bible’s
teaching and encouraging components are available for use. Or the partnering ministry can add or replace our prayer or encourager content with as much of their own content as desired.
God is multiplying the reach of what you make possible through your gifts and prayers! Together, we are helping even more people grow closer to Jesus each day! Here is what two champions of such partnerships wanted you to know.
Life Trainer App—Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Arkansas
We have seen fruitful ministry since our partnership with goTandem and Back to the Bible began with the launch of the FCA Life Trainer on Nov 11th, 2014. Now renamed the Life Trainer we are expanding to include other sports ministries with next level content that intersects God’s Word with the hearts and souls of athletes and coaches. In Arkansas alone, we’ve seen 33,769 youth come to faith in Jesus since the launch. The Life Trainer and our partnership with GT/BTTB is an important strategy “to make disciples who make disciples.”
The re-launch of the Life Trainer with direct messaging to our audience is essential to the relevancy of their spiritual fitness. Thank you for your assistance in continuing to support and grow our ongoing partnership to engage youth with God’s Word.
T.Ray Grandstaff
Life Trainer App Administrator, Arkansas FCA State Director
App for The Discipleship Place—Church of the Nazarene denomination
In partnership with Back to the Bible, we have expanded our reach and enjoyed better discipleship impact. We have been able to minister to people struggling with addictions, mental health needs, and trauma. Without the digital tools, we would never have reached them. Tina said, “This app truly makes me feel welcome and encouraged, and it’s a blessing.”
Additionally, our churches have access to tools that are not available anywhere else. One leader, Steve, emailed and said, “We started a marriage enrichment class and had 21 in attendance. Everyone pulled out their phone and used the app; if they didn’t have it, they downloaded it. It takes time, but we are seeing positive results.” Our partnership with Back to the Bible is giving churches hope!
John Comstock
Coordinator,
The Discipleship Place
PS: Be sure to check out all of the great Bible teaching content at www.backtothebible.org or, from your mobile device, click this link GOtandem from the App Store or Google Play and download our Daily Spiritual Fitness App.