The widespread distribution of the Master Builders Bible (MBB) is
undoubtedly the most influential ministry of Lutheran Men in
Mission to date.
The Master Builders Bible is a special edition of the Serendipity
New International Bible. Featuring a custom cover, it includes
over 20,000 study questions and a Men’s Ministry Leaders
guide written by Doug Haugen, Executive Director of
Lutheran Men in Mission.
Started in 1981, the Master Builders
Bible program was seen as a tool to engage men in Bible study.
That “I’m no Bible scholar” intimidation factor is reduced with
a common Bible and study questions designed to facilitate discussion
at various levels.
Over 48,000 Master Builders Bibles are currently in the hands
of men in our congregations, serving in the military, prisons,
seminaries and God knows where else.
LMM has sponsored two initiatives to launch new congregational
men’s ministries by giving Bibles to new group leaders. In the
most recent effort, 6000 Bibles were spread across the 65 synods
to seed 1000 new men’s groups with Master Builders Bibles for
six leaders.
The Master Builders Bible for Men may be ordered at
www.elca.org/resources or by calling
800-638-3522, ext. 2580.
The cost is $20 plus shipping.
In addition, we have produced El Nuevo Testamento, a Spanish
language New Testament. These too are available from
www.elca.org/resources or by calling
800-638-3522, ext. 2580. They cost $1.50 plus shipping.