Bible Study Media Inc

What Bible Study Media Inc does

Bible Study Media, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation incorporated in Florida and headquartered in Jacksonville, with a secondary branch in Houston. Founded in May 2014 by The Reverend Charlie Holt, the organization produces lectionary-aligned Christian Bible study curriculum, devotionals, and children's ministry materials for churches, small groups, and individual believers. The product portfolio is anchored by the Christian Life Trilogy (The Crucified Life, The Resurrected Life, The Spirit-Filled Life) and has expanded to include more than a dozen adult topical studies, multiple Advent devotionals, and a children's curriculum line led by the Hearts Alive program. Content is delivered through printed books, downloadable PDFs, DVDs, and a mobile/smart TV video app, with a daily lectionary devotional blog and The Bible Challenge program supporting top-of-funnel engagement.

Name

Bible Study Media Inc

Legal name

Bible Study Media, Inc.

Website

https://biblestudymedia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bible Study Media Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit publisher of lectionary-aligned adult and children's Bible study curriculum, devotionals, and church campaign resources, serving over 200 congregations worldwide through e-commerce, mobile apps, and partner distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Education Publishing

NAICS

Book Publishers (513130), Religious Organizations (8131), Periodical Publishers (513120)

SIC

Books: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2731), Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

Religious Education & Catechetical Publishing (Sunday School, Catechism, Study Guides) (MPAJAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Religious Children’s Publishing (Faith-Based Kids & YA) (MPAJAHAJ), Devotional & Prayer Publishing (Devotionals, Prayer Books, Meditation Guides) (MPAJAHAB), Religious Nonfiction & Theology Publishing (Apologetics, Doctrine, Ethics) (MPAJAHAG)

Keywords

• Christian curriculum publishing
• Bible study materials
• Religious education resources
• Sunday school curriculum
• Christian devotional publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Revenue from selling devotionals, study guides, DVDs, and campaign kits directly through e-commerce and via partner distributors
2. Curriculum Licensing to New Growth Press: Hearts Alive Sunday School curriculum distributed through New Growth Press partnership
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, receives donations to fund development of new projects and ministry resources
4. Amazon Smile Affiliate: Receives portion of purchases when supporters shop via Amazon Smile program

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bible Study Media publishes and sells Christian Bible study curriculum, devotional books, and leader training resources for churches, small groups, and individuals. Its offerings include adult multi-week studies (the flagship Christian Life Trilogy and standalone topical/biblical book studies), seasonal Advent devotionals, children's curriculum (Hearts Alive Sunday School and Children's Church, The Cross Walk), church-wide campaign kits, and a mobile/smart TV app for video study access. Content is delivered as printed books, DVDs, downloadable PDFs, and via digital streaming and apps.

Product overview

Bible Study Media Inc is a nonprofit publisher producing Christian Bible study curriculum and devotional materials. The company offers a portfolio of adult Bible study programs (including the flagship 20-week Christian Life Trilogy comprising The Crucified Life, The Resurrected Life, and The Spirit-Filled Life), standalone studies on books of the Bible and biblical themes (The Great I AM, Waters of Baptism, Honest Prayer, Pilgrim's Path, Walking in Light, Trusting God, A Living Hope, Draw Near, The Spiritual Body), seasonal Advent devotionals (Prepare the Way, Face the Dawn, Hope-Peace-Love-Joy), and children's curriculum (Hearts Alive Sunday School, Hearts Alive Children's Church, The Cross Walk, The King Is Coming). Materials are delivered as books, DVDs, downloadable PDFs, and via a mobile/smart TV app. The company also provides campaign resources and leader training materials for church-wide implementations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hearts Alive: A Gospel Lectionary Curriculum for Kids designed for children in both Children's Church and Sunday School format. Three-year course of study covering the entire Bible and mirroring the liturgical cycles of the Revised Common Lectionary.
• The Cross Walk

Products and services

• The Christian Life Trilogy A 20-week Bible study series consisting of three studies (The Crucified Life, The Resurrected Life, and The Spirit-Filled Life) designed for adult Sunday school classrooms or small group studies, intended for Lenten, Easter, and Pentecost seasons.
• The Crucified Life A Bible study exploring the Seven Last Words of Christ from the cross, examining human suffering and its meaning for believers today. Designed for Lenten preparation.
• The Resurrected Life A Bible study exploring the new life given to believers through the resurrection of Christ, examining what it means to live a new life and cope with change during the Easter season.
• The Spirit-Filled Life A Bible study highlighting the gift given at Pentecost, instructing believers in the power found through life in the Holy Spirit and what it means to 'walk in the Spirit.'
• The Great I AM - A Study of the Book of Exodus A nine-week Bible study exploring the Book of Exodus, revealing God as Yahweh, the Great 'I AM,' and His relationship with His people.
• Waters of Baptism
• Honest Prayer
• Pilgrim's Path: A Study of the Psalms
• Walking in Light: True Life in 1 John
• Trusting God: Redeeming Promises of the Word
• A Living Hope: A Study of 1 Peter
• Draw Near: Hebrews on Christian Worship A Bible study on the Book of Hebrews intended to lead participants into deeper intimacy with God in the context of New Testament worship, with six sessions.
• The Spiritual Body: A Devotional Journey Through 1 Corinthians 12-16
• Prepare the Way: Devotions for Advent
• Face the Dawn: Devotions for Advent
• Hope-Peace-Love-Joy: An Advent Devotional
• Christian Life Trilogy Campaign Kit
• Christian Life Trilogy Leader Training DVD
• Hearts Alive Sunday School Curriculum A gospel-based Sunday school curriculum for children's hearts, covering the entire Bible over three years and mirroring the liturgical cycles of the Revised Common Lectionary.
• Hearts Alive Children's Church A gospel-based curriculum for Children's Church, deepening children's personal relationship with Jesus through weekly lectionary readings at an engaging level.
• The Cross Walk: Children's Bible Curriculum A 7-week children's Bible curriculum mirroring The Crucified Life themes, highlighting Christ's Seven Last Words from the cross for grades K-5.
• The King Is Coming: Advent Devotional for Children
• Bible Study Media Mobile and Smart TV App

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 churches have used the Christian Life Trilogy since 2014
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• New Growth PresscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2017In June 2017, through a special relationship with New Growth Press, Bible Study Media launched Hearts Alive: A Gospel Lectionary Curriculum for Kids designed for children in both Children's Church and Sunday School formats. New Growth Press handles distribution of Hearts Alive curriculum.
• The Bible Challenge (TheBibleChallenge.org)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe organization was initially begun with a challenge to study the Bible and meditate on God's Word in a year through the free website TheBibleChallenge.org. This initiative served as the foundation for Bible Study Media's formation.
• Amazon SmileminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBible Study Media participates in Amazon Smile program, receiving a charitable portion of purchases when supporters shop through the designated link with Bible Study Media as their selected charity.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• David C Cook: Major Christian publisher of Sunday school curriculum, Bible study resources, and children's ministry materials. Directly comparable to Bible Study Media's adult and children's curriculum offerings, with a much larger content catalog.
• Group Publishing: One of the largest producers of Sunday school and children's ministry curriculum for churches. Overlaps directly with Bible Study Media's Hearts Alive and Cross Walk children's products.
• RightNow Media: Video-based Bible study and discipleship streaming library serving tens of thousands of churches. Closely comparable on the streaming/video Bible study distribution model and church-wide subscription GTM motion.
• The Bible Challenge: BSM's own founding initiative offering free daily Bible reading — comparable to other devotional/reading-plan platforms such as Bible Gateway's reading plans and YouVersion.
• Abingdon Press: United Methodist Publishing House imprint producing adult Bible studies and church resources. Closely comparable on lectionary-adjacent adult curriculum for mainline Protestant congregations.
• Sparkhouse Family (Augsburg Fortress): Publisher of Spark and Whirl lectionary-based Sunday school curricula. Direct competitor in the lectionary-aligned children's and family curriculum niche that Hearts Alive targets.

Broad incumbents

• LifeWay Christian Resources: Southern Baptist-affiliated publisher of the widely-used Explore the Bible and Bible Studies for Life curricula. A broad incumbent with overlapping adult Bible study and Sunday school products, though denominationally narrower.
• Zondervan: HarperCollins-owned Christian publisher producing study Bibles, commentaries, and small group curriculum. A broad incumbent with overlapping Bible study publishing products.
• YouVersion (Life.Church): Dominant digital Bible app with reading plans and devotional content. Comparable as a free, lectionary-adjacent daily engagement platform for individuals and churches.

Others

• New Growth Press: Biblical counseling and Christian living publisher that serves as Bible Study Media's distribution partner for Hearts Alive. Comparable as a niche Christian publisher and adjacent ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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