The quiet work of the Banner Bookfund
Inspired by ‘Mrs. Spurgeon’s Book Fund’ of the 1870s, the Banner Bookfund supplies ministers, missionaries, seminaries, and needy individuals around the world with books, either free of charge or at heavily subsidized prices. The Bookfund is supported by the revenues derived from the sales of Banner books and by gifts from individuals. It is a quiet but effective work, described by Sinclair B. Ferguson as ‘stealth-bombing the gospel’, with Bookfund books always being sent out to different parts of the world from our UK warehouse. What follows are just a few examples of recipients of Bookfund books:
‘We are writing to express our heartfelt gratitude for the generous donation of the books. Your kindness and commitment to spreading the Gospel through literature are genuinely inspiring. The books you donated will significantly benefit our students, faculty, and staff, enriching our library and enhancing our academic programs. Your contribution will help shape the minds and hearts of future Christian leaders in Cameroon and beyond.
‘Please know that your investment in our institution is deeply appreciated. We are grateful for partners like Banner of Truth, who share our passion for theological education and the advancement of the Gospel. Thank you again for your kindness and generosity. May God bless your ministry and continue to use you to spread the Good News to all nations.’
‘I am an avid reader of the books published by The Banner of Truth Trust. I deeply appreciate the theological truth and depth and clarity of your works, particularly as someone who identifies with the Reformed tradition. Your books have been instrumental in shaping and depending my understanding of Scripture and theology.
‘In Kerala, India, there is a growing interest in Reformed theology and many share the desire to access biblical resources but are constrained by finances.
‘I truly appreciate your kindness in providing these theological resources; they will be a blessing to both my personal library and to our church community. Thank you again for your generosity and support—it means more than words can express.’
PHILIPPINES | Books sent for young men’s training
Jose Ruel A. Fidelis is the pastor of a Calvinistic Baptist Church in Santa Rosa, Philippines. He requested materials for the training of local leaders, which the Bookfund was able to supply.
BRAZIL
Axell Asaph received books to aid him in his urban missions work
MYANMAR
Theological student Samuel Van Sui Uk receives books to aid his studies
U.A.E
International students receive Banner books at a student fellowship meeting
During the last sixty years, hundreds of thousands of books have been dispatched via the Bookfund, and there are very few countries to which we have not sent books over that time. The enlarged warehouse capacity of a new headquarters in the UK will enable us to continue and expand this aspect of the Banner of Truth’s work. Your gift will help us to provide valuable materials for the training of ministers and missio