The Christian Network for African Missions has restated its commitment to free distribution of audio Bible to people who can’t read and are visually impaired.
The body made the commitment in a statement ahead of a massive campaign for the use of the audio Bible as an evangelical tool and for use by all Christians.
The campaign launch is slated for August 8 at the Presbyterian Church, Yaba.
Top church leaders including the chairman of the Lagos Chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria , Bishop Stephen Adegbite, captains of industry, entrepreneurs and missions stakeholders will gather to launch the device on August 8.
Chairman of the Planning committee, for the event which is tagged Unveil, Rev Tony Nwanehiudo, said in the statement that the audio Bible has proved to be the game changer in the mission field.
He said the organisation has in the last three years been producing and distributing audio Bible devices across Africa and Asia adding that the impact has been phenomenal.
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Nwanehiudo stressed that the use of the audio Bible which comes in the form of a handy radio device has gained momentum.
‘Many people who can’t read and who are impaired visually are embracing it, and God is using it to transform lives,” he stressed.
Each of the device, according to him, ‘costs about N8000 to produce.
“It uses solar light for it to recharge so there is no worry about electric power for it to work,” Nwanehiudo added.
He disclosed that about N38 million was spent to produce copies of the device in 2024, which were distributed to people free of charge.
“What we have done over the years is to give out the device to people free of charge. But the cost of producing it is being borne by our partners and individuals who are committed to the task of soul-winning.
“We don’t intend to change that. Our hope and desire is that through the device, the word of God will gain more ground, especially among those who can’t read,” he added.
Apart from being used to reach the unreached communities, Nwanehiudo said the audio Bible is a great instrument for spiritual edification.
“There are times you don’t want to read the Bible. You want to listen to it. By listening to it, you gather a lot of spiritual momentum.
“The Bible says faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. The more you hear, the more faith develops in you. It is a device for every Christian.
“That is why we are taking the campaign everywhere. Apart from asking people to support the mass production, there is a need for every child of God to have a copy of the audio Bible.
“This is not the same as listening to the audio Bible online on our phones. It is free from the distractions that come with online use. It is a device solely devoted to the Bible,” he stressed..
The August event, according to him, promises to be the starting point. ‘It will mark the beginning of a Bible Revolution and a missions awareness campaign that will lead to a huge harvest of souls.’