May 17 – Through Writing and Graphic Arts

BLF Éditions (Bible and Francophone Literature Editions)

Location: Marpent (59)

Represented by Tim Kyle

Current Context

We continue to grow at BLF Éditions. We’ve welcomed new members to our team and we’ve taken the online ministry TPSG (ToutPourSaGloire.com – All For His Glory) under our wing, which is now a branch of BLF Éditions.

Our aim is to help French-speaking people nurture their passion for God by distributing excellent Gospel-centered books. We are available to set up book stands to display our literature at the request of a church or individual. One of our team members organized a stand at a Christmas party and was approached by a non-Christian woman and her school-age son. Her son had just asked her to explain why Jesus had died but she didn’t know how to answer. Thanks to the advice of the volunteer running the stand, she left happy, with a copy of, The Garden, The Veil and The Cross, one of our children’s books on the subject. We thank God for the ever-increasing number of Christian books available in all formats in France and throughout the French-speaking world.

Actions taken and results achieved in 2024

We now have a multi-format online bookshop that distributes paper books, ebooks, audiobooks and used books, so anyone in the world can access it. 

We’ve developed our own app to read ebooks and audiobooks, which enables us to serve the wider French-speaking world. S, a woman in her 30s who discovered her faith through online research, is participating in a discovery group. She shared her enthusiasm for the BLF Books app, stating, ‘It’s so good! I received 24 free books and have already read two. I’m going to keep reading them.” 

In February, we organized a week highlighting new French-speaking authors and it was a very rich and impactful time. We can clearly see how God is inspiring these Christian authors to write books that are relevant to society today. Our team’s experience with these 6 authors was a blessed time for fellowship and the sharing of BLF’s publishing values. 

Our evangelical ministry was a primary focus in 2024. We produced 3 resources written in French geared toward young readers and those at the beginning of (or having not yet started) their faith journey. The easily accessible, narrative-based overview of the Bible, La plus belle de toutes les histoires (The Most Beautiful Story Ever), by Jonathan Conte, a comic book for adults called, Firmin, by Colin Montet, which is a contemporary version of the story of the prodigal son and a short novel, Lettres à ma fille (Letters to My Daughter), by Gilles Geiser.

Projects in 2025

We are very grateful that for the past 5 years, God has allowed our impact in sales and distribution to triple. Now we want to see this impact grow in French-speaking Africa using our digital resources and to continue to listen to testimonies of transformed lives.

Prayer requests

1. Pray for the impact of our ministry in Africa.

2. Pray that all these distributed books will be read and bear fruit in the lives of the readers for the glory of God.

Further information

1. BLF on the Impact France website: impactfrance.org/blf

2. BLF Editions website: blfeditions.com 

La Bible Pour Tous (The Bible for everyone)

Location: Toulon in the South of France and on the Internet

Represented by Emmanuel Brejon

Current Context

We offer the Bible (New Testament and Psalms), for free, to every French person who doesn’t already have one. There could be many barriers that keep people from owning a Bible: maybe they won’t go to a bookstore out of shame or fear of buying a Bible in public, others are intimidated by the choices available of different translations, or fear buying a “false” Bible like that of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, or perhaps simply can’t spend money on one. Whatever the reason, our goal is to make it simple to procure a Bible. We have created an easy-to-use platform, where ordering is simple,and there is only one type of Bible available, which is free of charge.

Our organization is still rather new, but 2 years ago we launched our first project, “Holy Spirit Generation.” This multimedia booklet printed on paper with accompanying videos accessed using a QR code offered an introductory teaching about the Christian faith, emphasizing a personal experience with God through the Holy Spirit. Twenty testimonies of young people who were touched by the Lord were accessed through the video. We distributed 65,000 booklets and received very positive feedback, including testimonies from young Muslims who were very struck by them. Pastoral leaders in Catholic schools found that the content in these booklets was presented in a clear and relevant manner and was a valuable resource to use when they evangelized to the youth. 

This is what we’re all about! Everyone must personally encounter God, experience the Holy Spirit, and have their body, soul, and spirit regenerated through baptism. We ourselves have all returned to God through the experience of His grace, without which it is impossible to follow Him.

Actions taken and results achieved in 2024

Our main project is to offer a secure and trustworthy platform for people to use to receive free paper Bibles. As we have recently launched this site, specific results are not yet available, but in the first half of 2025 we’ll be launching online advertising to attract a wider audience. We’ve also just created a Blog on the site, to further spiritually nourish people. Finally, we’re developing a copy of the Gospel of Luke specifically designed for 11-18 year olds (middle and high schoolers in France). We will partner with Catholic schools at first, reaching 1.2 million youth annually and then focus more widely on the general public. We also secured sponsorship and began planning a large-scale annual event for teenagers in 2026. 

Projects in 2025

We believe God will touch many young people in France, raising up leaders who can connect with their peers. We trust God will continue to inspire us with impactful youth projects, used widely, especially in Catholic education. We believe our annual event, launching in 2026, will have a lasting impact on many young lives. Ultimately, we want to support the broader spiritual awakening that has been growing since the Covid pandemic in France!

Prayer requests

1. Pray that every person on a spiritual quest, in particular the young, will come across our content, want to read the Bible and move forward with God toward regeneration.

2. Pray that the institutional elements of the Catholic church do not hinder projects inspired by the Spirit of God which may powerfully impact millions of people. 

Further information

The Bible for everyone website: bible.fr 

Atelier Auderset – Sharing the Gospel through popular art

Location: Saint-Imier, in French-speaking Switzerland

Represented by Alain Auderset and Christine Gilliand

Current Context

I’m a French comic book writer who also writes testimonial books about my relationship with God. Many people who read my books either return to God after abandoning Him, or give their lives to Christ for the first time. My books are aimed at French-speaking youth and can be found in Christian bookshops in France, Belgium, Switzerland, Quebec and Africa. Recently my books have been translated into Burmese and are contributing to a revival there! My team consists of 13 artists and administrators. My focus is to reach the culturally-minded French who no longer attend church, using high-quality art that they can appreciate. I try to distribute my books in every bookstore, be it Christian or secular, but it is difficult to gain exposure. Luckily I have been able to give my testimony several times on French national television, and I’ve won prizes at Comic d’Europe, a major European comics festival! 

Actions taken and results achieved in 2024

In 2024 we released a high-quality board game that will be distributed in all game stores (and there are a lot of them in France!). This game encourages reflection on life’s meaning, free will, and offers a new perspective on God for French people who feel alone. 

Last December, at the launch event for the board game, a couple with no Christian background approached me to say they had come to faith simply by finding my videos on YouTube. A whole family also came to thank me: following a bad experience, they had abandoned the faith, but after reading my book, Rendez-vous dans la forêt (Meeting in the Forest), they are active Christians again.

Projects in 2025

We’re working on a series of cartoons with the powerful message of the Gospel. I will continue to regularly share testimonies aimed at non-Christians on YouTube.On average, I perform four shows a month in churches and performance halls, using an electric guitar and large illustrations to speak of God’s love. I used to do stand-up comedy, but currently, I mainly narrate a tale called “The Legend of Mi,” which explains why God allows suffering. 

Prayer requests

1. Pray for the workshop, which has major financial challenges as we mainly run on donations. 

2. Pray for the cartoon project, which represents the greatest financial investment. We need regeneration, an upgrade and more business.

3. Pray for investors, influential contacts and associates with business experience.

Further information

1.  Atelier Auderset on the Impact France website: impactfrance.org/auderset

2.  Alain Auderset website: auderset.com

2. Teaser – The Legend Of Mi: www.youtu.be/8epyd8PNpmU