Bible Christian Mission Africa (BCM-A), a Global family of Bible Centered Ministries International (BCM), is an evangelical, non-denominational Christian Ministry dedicated to Reaching Children and Strengthening the Church worldwide. BCM International first extended its ministry to East Africa in the 1950s in partnership with the Africa Inland Mission (AIM). To date, BCM continues to network and partner with Churches and other Organizations, playing an equipping role through specific programs.
A Brief History of BCM International –
Roots of BCM
In the summer of 1936, Miss Bessie Traber was forced to return home after a term of missionary service in the Philippines. She continued to seek the Lord’s direction as to her future ministry. At a Labor Day Conference in Philadelphia, Miss Traber told how God blessed her ministry in Bible Clubs in the Philippines. After her presentation, many young people asked her, “Why can’t we have Bible Clubs like that in Philadelphia?” and the Bible Club Movement was born!
As other Christians were stirred to see the spiritual needs of children and young people, the work expanded, spreading to other cities and states. In order to facilitate Bible teaching, a complete visualized Bible study course for children and young teens was written. The course was called Footsteps of Faith. This and other BCM publications have been written and produced in many languages and are used today around the world by churches and other mission organizations. Over the years, God has greatly expanded BCM’s worldwide ministries, and we now have more than 850 full-time missionaries serving in over 55 different countries. Since we have diversified and now state briefly that our purpose is to be “Reaching children and strengthening the church worldwide,” we are now known as Bible Centered Ministries, i.e., BCM International, Inc. Therefore, BCM-A is registered and affiliated with BCM International.
Global Ministry Model
Reaching Children and Strengthening the Church Worldwide.
BCM-A Vision Statement
Transformed Children and the Church.
BCM-A Mission Statement
To make disciples of all age groups for the Lord Jesus Christ through evangelism, teaching and training.