Innovate

PHASE 1

INVESTING IN
INNOVATION

Using data and research to spot obstacles to and opportunities for Scripture engagement, we both foster innovation inside ABS and accelerate it outside ABS with partners. Our relentless focus is overcoming barriers to the Bible and unleashing breakthroughs to accelerate Scripture engagement and the growth of God’s presence in the United States.

FUNDING INNOVATION

LAUNCHING THE
INNOVATION INVESTORS
FUND

$100,000 over three years

Innovation Partner

$50,000 over three years

Innovation Advisor

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Participation in Innovation Investors Fund. The fund will generate grants in the areas of Advocacy (storytelling/media), Technology, and Experiences (involvement). Grants will be given for R&D, growth, and scaling of promising ideas that are seeking to tackle the obstacles and needed breakthroughs related to Scripture engagement.

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INSIGHTS

EMPOWERING
MINISTRIES WITH RICH INSIGHTS FOR INNOVATION

$25,000 per grant

Sponsor a Research Grant

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Because Insight informs Innovation, existing ABS Ministries and external partners will be able to apply for Insight Grants. Whether for market insight or usage patterns, for a product or a program, the ABS Insights team will ensure sound design and consistent pursuit of Scripture engagement metrics.

Grants require an approved research plan; typical range for such studies is usually in the $25,000 range. Grants are administered by ABS’ Insights Team in collaboration with ministry and financial partners.

CHURCH & MINISTRY RESEARCH

Helping churches better understand their current state

$60,000

Finalizes V2.0 and fuels church outreach through a combination of marketing and discounts to promote uptake, critical mass of data, and visibility.

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The State of the Bible Church Assessment guides individual churches and ministries through a deep assessment of their current state, congregational needs, and revealed depth of Scripture engagement. Such insights will be critical for churches seeking to regain their footing in a season of great change.

Understanding Bible Engagement

Understanding the state of the Bible

$100,000

Sponsor the Annual State of the Bible Assessment with a public sponsorship opportunity.

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The annual State of the Bible (SOTB) national research is in its eleventh year, and delivers an ever-increasing resource trove for churches, ministries, publishers, and media for assessing the trends of Bible engagement across the country and in their audience.

Our latest move to release a monthly chapter with an accompanying webinar has proven to be very popular with an average attendance >150 people.

Multi-Media Outreach

SHARING OUR Insights and expertise

$150,000 per year

Develop Insights Media

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We serve the Church by sharing research findings and bright spots through webinars, podcasts, digital trainings, etc.

‍Insights Media is a multi-pronged approach to communicate our own learnings, along with the collected insights of the greater church body, for greater and faster innovation. Insights Media is an instance of the Insights Imprint, a nascent label that will grow alongside the Project.

Conferences & Convenings

strengthening and equipping churches

$175,000

Named sponsorship of the Innovation Partners Conference

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The annual Innovation Partners Conference gathers ministry partners, church leaders, innovators, and influencers to dig into the challenges facing, and the needs of, churches and ministries in America.

This group will establish priorities, ideate needed innovations, request new research insights, share best practices, convene think tanks, and report back results from the year(s) prior.

STRATEGIES FOR CHANGE

INNOVATION

“If there’s one thing the church needs today, it’s more innovation in our methods. The mission never changes, but frankly, the methods have to.”Carey Nieuwhof

PHASE 1

INVESTING ININNOVATION

FUNDING INNOVATION

Launching the innovation investors fund

INSIGHTS

EMPOWERING MINISTRIES WITH RICH INSIGHTS FOR INNOVATION

CHURCH & mINISTRY RESEARCH

Helping churches better understand their current state

UNDERSTANDING BIBLE ENGAGEMENT

Understanding the state of the Bible

MULTI-MEDIA OUTREACH

SHARING OUR Insights and expertise

CONFERENCES & CONVENINGS

strengthening and equipping churches

FUNDING INNOVATION

LAUNCHING THE INNOVATION INVESTORSFUND

$100,000 over three years

Innovation Partner

$50,000 over three years

Innovation Advisor

INSIGHTS

EMPOWERING MINISTRIES WITH RICH INSIGHTS FOR INNOVATION

$25,000 per grant

Sponsor a Research Grant

CHURCH & MINISTRY RESEARCH

Helping churches better understand their current state

$60,000

Finalizes V2.0 and fuels church outreach through a combination of marketing and discounts to promote uptake, critical mass of data, and visibility.

Understanding Bible Engagement

Understanding the state of the Bible

$100,000

Sponsor the Annual State of the Bible Assessment with a public sponsorship opportunity.

Multi-Media Outreach

SHARING OUR Insights and expertise

$150,000 per year

Develop Insights Media

Conferences & Convenings

strengthening and equipping churches

$175,000

Named sponsorship of the Innovation Partners Conference

“If there’s one thing the church needs today, it’s more innovation in our methods. The mission never changes, but frankly, the methods have to.”

Carey Nieuwhof

INVESTING IN
INNOVATION

LAUNCHING THE
INNOVATION INVESTORS
FUND

EMPOWERING
MINISTRIES WITH RICH INSIGHTS FOR INNOVATION