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It All Begins With the Word Explains the burden and ministry philosophy of FirstBible International	Top 100 Unreached People Groups Prayer Calendar Lists the top 100 unreached people groups by population and divides them according to a monthly calendar which allows you to pray for them all in one month's time.
10/40 Window 101 Explains the basic concept and definition of the 10/40 Window	Economic Evangelism Outlines a business plan for reaching into "creative access nations" where there is limited or no freedom to preach and start churches.
Bible Projects & Funding Explains the philosophy behind the funding structure of FirstBible.	Uttermost Prayer Band A Prayer initiative with the goal of enlisting churches and colleges in praying for all the unreached people groups every day.
Glossary of Translation Terms Technical definitions for those who want to learn more about Bible Translation.	Materials Catalog Brochure An 8.5"x14" brochure listing of all the resources and materials available from FirstBible which will help you and your church develop a worldview.
Missionary Statistics A country-by-country listing of the number of independent Baptist missionaries presently serving with mission boards.	Missions: The Heart of God A 4-part Adult Sunday School Series for use in preparing for a Missions Conference. To order visit www.KenFielder.com
FirstBible Info Packet A 15 page document with pertinent information about missions and the ministry of FirstBible.	Missionary or World Christian A challenge to either be a missionary on the field or a world-Christian at home.
Suggested Reading List A list of books that will be good reading for anyone interested in missions.	Top 100 Unreached People Group Listing A simple list of the top 100 unreached people groups by population.
Statement of Doctrine of Scriptures A position paper explaining the high view of Scripture held by FirstBible International.	Doctrinal Checklist for Translations A list of 158 critical passages to be checked in determining the accuracy of a translation.
Goals For Nationalizing a Church Presents the challenge for the church to become a true missionary sending agency with the goal of Biblical Church Planting on the foreign field.	Adopting an Unreached People Group A step-by-step plan for your church to adopt an unreached people group.
The Lord Gave the Word Adapted extracts from The Lord Gave the Word: A Study in the History of the Biblical Text	Bible Search Reply Letter A form reply to requests for Bibles in various languages.