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RBC Ministries is a Christian organization founded by Dr. Martin De Haan

Martin De Haan

Martin Ralph De Haan was a Bible teacher, founder of Radio Bible Class and editor of monthly devotional guide Our Daily Bread.- Early life :Martin R...

in 1938. It is currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Michigan

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, with over 300 employees. It produces several devotional publications, radio and television programs.

History

As a Christian organization, it was originally called the "Detroit Bible Class" when it was founded in 1938, it later became known as "Radio Bible Class". In 1994 the name was changed to RBC Ministries.

Its founder, Dr. M. R. De Haan, led the organization until 1965. Richard De Haan took over in 1965 and led the organization until 1985. Mart De Haan, son of Richard, and grandson of Martin was the president until October 5, 2011, when the presidency was handed over to his brother, Rick. Read the Change in Leadership article from The Grand Rapids Press

Media

RBC publishes Our Daily Bread
Our Daily Bread
Our Daily Bread is a devotional calendar-style booklet published by RBC Ministries in nearly 30 languages. The booklet is one of the most widely read Christian devotionals in circulation today. The booklet was first published in April 1956, and includes writing about the Bible and insights into...

, one of the most widely read devotional booklets printed, with over 10 million per issue, in 37 languages. The daily devotionals are also distributed as a radio spot. The same dual publishing method is used for My Utmost for His Highest
My Utmost for His Highest
Written by Oswald Chambers , My Utmost for His Highest is a compilation of Chambers' Christian preaching to students and soldiers. Published in England in 1927, and in the USA in 1935, the book has become one of the most popular religious books ever written...

, a collection of writings by Oswald Chambers

Oswald Chambers

Oswald J. Chambers was a prominent early twentieth century Scottish Protestant Christian minister and teacher, best known as the author of the widely-read devotional My Utmost for His Highest.Born to devout Baptist parents, Chambers did not plan to go into the ministry...

. RBC also publishes a series of booklets called The Discovery Series.

RBC radio shows include: Discover the Word with Haddon Robinson

Haddon Robinson

Haddon W. Robinson is the Harold John Ockenga Distinguished Professor of Preaching, senior director of the Doctor of Ministry program, and former interim President at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. A native of New York City, he received a Th.M. from Dallas Theological Seminary, a M.A. from...

, Alice Matthews and Mart De Haan; and Words to Live By.

RBC produces a television program, Day of Discovery
Day of Discovery
Each week, ’s 30-minute television broadcast offers viewers a fresh, insightful look at current and historical events, social issues, prophecy, and issues of the Christian faith....

, which airs on stations throughout the United States and Canada. Many of the programs are hosted by the founder's grandson, Mart De Haan. Originating in 1968, it is one of the longest running Christian television programs in the United States. At first, it was filmed on location at Cypress Gardens

Cypress Gardens

Cypress Gardens was an American theme park near Winter Haven, Florida, that operated from 1936 to 2009.-History:Billed as Florida's first commercial tourist theme park, Cypress Gardens opened on January 2, 1936 as a botanical garden planted by Dick Pope Sr. and his wife Julie...

located in Winter Haven, Florida

Winter Haven, Florida

Winter Haven is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States. The population was 26,487 at the 2000 census. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2007 estimates, the city had a population of 32,577, making it the second most populated city in Polk County...

, but that was later changed to being filmed at various locations all around the world. Programs can be viewed online at http://www.dod.org.

RBC publishes a monthly column, Been Thinking About, written by Mart De Haan, president of RBC Ministries and popular radio and television teacher.

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