Who operates Bible Aid
Bible Aid is independently operated by Jan Blonk, based in Florida, through The Cause of Christ and Christ-Centered Books. TogetherForTheBible.com directs visitors to the Bible Aid campaign.
How each purchase supports Bible distribution
For each completed purchase of a promotional $100 bookstore gift card for $5, $2.50—50% of the purchase price—is designated exclusively for Bible distribution to persecuted and poverty-stricken Christians around the world.
The remaining $2.50 supports bookstore operations and the outreach work of The Cause of Christ, including payment processing and living expenses.
Our additional commitment if the goal is reached
If Bible Aid reaches 10 million completed $5 promotional gift-card purchases, the amount designated for Bible distribution will increase retroactively to $3.50 per purchase—70%—across those 10 million purchases. Amounts already donated for Bible distribution will count toward this commitment.
The remaining $1.50 per purchase—30%—will support bookstore operations and outreach, including payment processing and living expenses.
Payment processing fees
All payment processing and transaction fees are paid from our retained portion. These fees do not reduce the $2.50 or $3.50 designated for Bible distribution. These allocations are calculated from the purchase price, not from profits.
Intended recipient and independent responsibility
We have identified a ministry to which we intend to donate the designated funds. It has not been informed of Bible Aid, and there is no agreement, contract, sponsorship, endorsement, or partnership with it. Its identity is not publicly disclosed.
The operator is solely responsible for this promotion, its financial commitments, and the selection of recipients. We have confirmed that the preferred recipient accepts donations for the stated Bible distribution purpose by way of a general inquiry, including that donations will be solely designated for Bibles when requested. If the intended recipient cannot do so, we will select another suitable ministry.
Designated funds will not be used for bookstore operations, processing fees, or unrelated outreach expenses.
When donations are made
Designated funds are accumulated for donations in $500 increments, based on the fundraiser’s combined designated funds. At the initial allocation of $2.50 per completed $5 purchase, each $500 increment represents 200 purchases.
Each $500 increment will be transferred within 7 days after it becomes available.
Any remaining designated balance when the promotion ends will be transferred within 7 days, even if it is less than $500.
If the 10-million-purchase goal is reached, the additional amount required to fulfill the 70% commitment will be transferred within 90 days after that milestone.
Records and public accountability
We maintain records of purchases, designated amounts, and completed donations. Our Progress & Accountability page reports purchase totals, funds designated, and completed donations separately.
Funds designated or donated do not, by themselves, confirm that Bibles have been distributed. Estimated Bible quantities are funding estimates, not confirmed distribution totals.
Promotion duration
Bible Aid is ongoing until further notice. Any announcement ending the promotion will be posted on this page and will specify its effective date. Ending the promotion will not cancel commitments arising from completed purchases.
Purchases after the goal
After the first 10 million completed $5 promotional gift-card purchases, the designation for new purchases returns to 50%—$2.50 per $5 purchase. The same milestone commitment then applies separately to each successive group of 10 million purchases.
Whenever another group reaches 10 million completed $5 promotional gift-card purchases, the designation increases retroactively to 70%—$3.50 per purchase—for all 10 million purchases in that group. The next group begins again at 50%. This cycle repeats for as long as the promotion continues. The 70% designation for any completed group remains unchanged.
Amounts already donated for a group count toward its 70% commitment. Any additional amount needed to fulfill that commitment will be transferred within 90 days after the group reaches 10 million purchases. If the promotion ends before a group reaches 10 million purchases, its designation remains at 50%, and any remaining designated balance will be transferred within 7 days after the promotion ends.
Tax treatment and gift-card terms
Purchases are not tax-deductible charitable contributions by the purchaser. Promotional gift-card purchases are non-refundable. Gift-card redemption conditions are provided on the product page and linked before payment.
Reporting and questions
Visit our Progress & Accountability page for current reporting. Questions may be directed to Jan Blonk.