A Message from
Dr. Hélder FAVARIN

This year marks five decades of CBS working to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ in communities around the world through caring, in-depth Bible study available to all. Please explore the 2025 Impact Report, which will take you on a journey across continents and testify to the growing influence of God’s Word in the lives of people of all ages and contexts.

2025 Global Overview

stylized world map
North America
3 Countries
12,345 Adults
23,456 Children & Youth
Increase in new participants:
150%
Canada
Latin America & Caribbean
Increase in new participants:
100%
Colombia
Europe
4 Countries
43,832 Adults
Increase in new participants:
200%
Germany
100%
France
Middle East / North Africa
4 Countries
4,432 Adults
Sub-Saharan Africa
Increase in new participants:
294%
Madagascar
South Asia
6 Countries
34,338 Adults
46,731 Children & Youth
Increase in new participants:
171%
Bangladesh
261%
Sri Lanka
East Asia-Pacific
4 Countries
32,123 Adults
Increase in new participants:
171%
Country Name
261%
Country Name
North America
3 Countries
12,345 Adults
23,456 Children & Youth
Increase in new participants:
150%
Canada
Latin America & Caribbean
Increase in new participants:
100%
Colombia
Europe
4 Countries
43,832 Adults
Increase in new participants:
200%
Germany
100%
France
Middle East / North Africa
4 Countries
4,432 Adults
Sub-Saharan Africa
Increase in new participants:
294%
Madagascar
South Asia
6 Countries
34,338 Adults
46,731 Children & Youth
Increase in new participants:
171%
Bangladesh
261%
Sri Lanka
East Asia-Pacific
4 Countries
32,123 Adults
Increase in new participants:
171%
Country Name
261%
Country Name
126
Countries
Worldwide
101
Heart
Languages
11
New Launches
in 2025
526%
Participant Growth
Since 2015

Financial Impact

Your Gifts are Transforming Lives

Since 1975, CBS has trusted the Lord to provide, and has seen His provisions create a ripple effect around the world. It is a tangible expression of what Jesus said to his followers in Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

Local & Global Ministry Operations
82%
Admin
8%
New Bible Study Development
10%

Looking Ahead

Looking to the future, we are praying for the privilege of serving
5 million people engaged in God’s Word by 2035.

Young Leaders
Launching new initiatives in each region to invest in young leaders around the world.
Children & Youth
Investing in strengthening our Children and Youth Programs around the world.
Curriculum & Leadership
Launching new courses and investing in systemized leader development and support.

Stories of Impact

Each of these numbers represents one story of a life that has been transformed through the Word of God. Here are just a few of these stories.

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