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MBOS Values

• Just as God's word stirs, renews, and sanctifies the hearts and minds of believers, drawing to Himself, it will do the same for these who don't yet know Him. The Holy scriptures make a life changing impact
• God has given the Holy Bible; we feel His calling to use the broadest means to encourage the world to read it
• God says His Word "will not return to Me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it." Isaiah 55:11
• Promotion and public visibility of the Bible are the heart and focus of our ministry
• Secular mass media are means available to connect with large numbers of people, right where they are
• The entire New Testament in today's language provides a one of a kind opportunity to open a door and enable a gradual awakening to God's Spirit
• Individual New Testaments are always given for free; payment is never required
• MBOS is Christ Centered, Biblically Sound, Outreach Oriented, Focused, Accountable, Giving, Relational, Systematic, and Scaleable

MBOS Mission and Vision

Mission: Reaching the American public where they are, stirring them to experience God's living, transforming Word, and freely
Vision: Uniting God's Church to reach the broad public with a compelling message to really read God's Word

MBOS Ministry Model

Our program currently includes these elements:

• Compelling Radio, Billboard, and Print ads use the secular media to reach millions with this message
• Campaigns to reach cities by placing messages locally, designed for greater community saturation
• National campaign to reach largest numbers at lowest cost per person through syndicated radio programming
• MBOS outreach NIV pocket New Testament, printed for us for $1.35/copy by International Bible Society
• Memorable website, www.MyFreeBible.org where audience may request one's own free New Testament
• Ability to ship NIV New Testaments, free of cost to any individual, anywhere in the US with no strings attached
• Display stands for placement in public locations encourage individuals to "Discover the Power of God's Word... please take a free copy and read it for yourself!"
• Availability of New Testaments to partners for personal Bible outreach
• Presentations for individuals, churches, or committees to encourage joining in this outreach

MBOS Goals

• Campaigns using radio, billboards, and direct mail to reach metro areas
• Additional print runs of MBOS NIV New Testaments
• Produce "crisis response" ads to have ready in times of national or community crisis
• Partner with Christian celebrities to produce ads
• Implement a multi church outreach
• Engage Christian radio stations to air "Awareness" ads that inform and unite Christians in this outreach
• Prayerfully expand our board of directors and continue developing administrative and fundraising capabilities
• Refine our model through experience to maximize stewardship and efficacy

MBOS Calling and History

• 1997 - Mark Smith responded to a subtle suggestion to really read through the New Testament. Over several weeks his heart was gradually opened, and while in the book of Ephesians he accepted Christ. He began buying pocket size New Testaments to have handy for reading, and began noticing opportunities to give them to others.
• 2003 - Ran small newspaper ads encouraging the public to read God's Word with free New Testament offer
• 2004 - Mainstream Bible Outreach Society incorporated
• 2005 - Received 501(c)3 acknowledgement. Began placing displays with free New Testaments in public places.
• 2006 - 15,000 custom-cover NIV New Testament print run through International Bible Society
• 2008 - Aired "No Longer Foolishness" ad in Kansas City and nationally during Sean Hannity radio program (reaching over 1 million people for half a penny each).
• 2008 - MBOS has reached well over 1.2 Million individuals with the compelling message to really get into God's Word and read it for one's self through print and radio messages. Over 12,000 New Testaments requested since founding.

Prayer

We pray and expect that some of those who hear or see the messages will respond to our website, or independently read an existing Bible, resulting in renewal in individuals, families and communities across America.

• Our prayer team and staff pray for direction and for God to open hearts and doors
• As Bibles are packaged and shipped, we pray for every individual that has requested a New Testament
• A foundation of prayer is established for every media campaign: before, during and after the campaign runs
• We pray for America, and everyone that might read, hear or see our promotional messages, that the Holy Spirit would stir their hearts and minds in preparation for what they will experience

MBOS Board and Staff

Mark Smith: Founder, President
Jim Gillespie: Operations
Dale Thomas: Ministry Relations
Rick Rowdin, Development
Greg Owens: CPA, Partner of Keller & Owens
Pastor John Enderby
Jackie Smith: Advisor

MBOS Results

• Over 1.2 Million individuals reached with compelling messages to really read God's Word
• Over 12,000 New Testaments requested via website, display stands, and personal giving
• MBOS office in donated business facilities including support infrastructure and warehouse space
• MBOS Foundation Fund with Servant Christian Community Foundation (NCF) allows non-cash gifts
• Ad messages have been refined during the course of producing different radio ads and billboard concept
• Brochures and Power Point Presentation available for presentations

MBOS Current Needs

• Funding for local Radio and Billboard Campaigns
• Funding for National Syndicated Talk Radio Campaign
• Funding for Bible Printing
• Continued Development of Board of Directors
• Ongoing funding for future Metro Regional Campaigns
• Ongoing funding for future National Syndicated Radio Program Campaign
• Development of additional relationships with foundations and churches that encourage growth of ministry