The Local Church
One of BVI’s core values is to prioritize the local church. Though BVI is a parachurch ministry operating independently, we believe the local church is the primary vehicle through which discipleship and evangelism operate. Our goal is to come alongside churches and equip pastors, teachers, and parents to pursue effective, Bible-centered discipleship with children. These are a few of the ways we help support local churches:
The Global Church
Church Plant Assistance Program
Bible Visuals International is committed to helping the local church minister to the mission field of children, whether it be inside or outside the doors of the church. One way we are doing this is through the Church Plant Assistance Program. Through this program, BVI provides young churches (1-5 years) with a shipment of free materials to help these congregations jump-start their children’s ministry efforts. These materials consist of overstocks or used and scuffed resources, plus some of the first fruits from BVI’s most recent publications.
Before contacting us about the Church Plant Assistance Program, please review our Doctrinal Statement to ensure that these materials would be appropriate for your church. BVI reserves the right to refuse assistance due to doctrinal differences and/or for other reasons necessary.
If you are part of a church plant or are aware of a new fellowship that could benefit from this program, please fill out the form linked below.
Planting Seeds Family Conferences
What if the families in your church were equipped and excited to read God’s Word and worship together at home? We invite your congregation to join Bible Visuals International for a Planting Seeds Family Conference—your congregation’s opportunity to explore God’s design for family life and discover how intentional family worship can transform homes and communities.
This unique event is designed with flexibility in mind, whether you choose a Saturday morning session or a more expansive multi-day gathering. It’s a chance for families to experience dynamic worship, insightful teaching on the “why” and “how” of family worship, and engaging children’s activities that bring Scripture to life. Watch what the Lord can do through a deliberate day of worship, learning, and fellowship that inspires every generation!
Our professional team will support you every step of the way with session outlines, materials (including special-discount-rate Family Worship Series books), and even the option for one or more of our staff to help lead and emcee the conference.
Supporting & Equipping Outreach Ministries
Here in Lancaster County, PA, where the BVI office is based, many local churches are involved in various outreach ministries. This includes release time or after-school Bible clubs like Bible2School and Child Evangelism Fellowship. These kinds of programs are often powerful ways to reach unchurched kids in the local community. In communication with leaders of these programs, the need was expressed for high-quality follow-up tools to send home with kids to encourage families to engage in God’s Word together. Since 2023, BVI has been able to donate nearly 3,000 copies of books from our Family Worship Series to send home with kids in these programs. We have heard testimonies of children starting a relationship with Jesus Christ as a result of these books, amongst other positive feedback from parents!
Additionally, members of our staff occasionally help teach kids or lead training for these local outreach programs.