I’d like to share with you a little ministry we have going here that is very rewarding to me.
I order free bible display cases from Mission2America.org, and while they do offer free NIVs, I prefer to stock them with Bibles I purchase here. The reason? Because, more and more people have issues with the NIV translation and their advancement of a gender neutral version. The NASB is both readable and accurate and to the best of my knowledge has no controversy associated with it. For new Christians readability and accuracy without distractions are the most important issues. I also like the plan of salvation within the “Jesus Saves” version (it’s not a life-enhancement message) and they are slightly thinner allowing me to get a couple more in a display case at a time.
On average we give out total around a case a week from 4 or 5 locations. It’s a very rewarding ministry. I’d encourage any of you to try this ministry for yourself. It’s very easy to do and most places are actually happy to put the displays near their cash register (which is key to them moving well).
Let me know if you have any questions or you start a similar ministry in your area.