Our Daily Bread Ministries

Our Daily Bread Ministries (formerly RBC Ministries) is a Christian organization founded by Martin De Haan in 1938. It is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has over 600 employees. The organization produces several devotional publications, including Our Daily Bread, which airs in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Australia, and Oceania.

The ministry used to produce radio, television, and an online University program called "Our Daily Bread University".

History
It was originally called the "Detroit Bible Class" when founded in 1938 as a Christian organization. It later became known as "Radio Bible Class". In 1994, the name was changed to RBC Ministries. In 2015, the present name 'Our Daily Bread Ministries' was given.

Its founder, Martin R. DeHaan, led the organization until 1965. Richard DeHaan took over in 1965 and led the organization until 1985. Richard's son, Mart DeHaan, was the president until October 5, 2011, when the presidency was handed over to his grandson, Martin, who later handed it to his younger brother, Rick. Rick retired in 2021, and Matt Lucas is the current president as of 2023.

Courses
Our Daily Bread University (ODBU) is an online learning platform offering a collection of courses provided by ministries. It provides online resources at varying levels for topics such as the Bible, Theology, Leadership, and Christian Apologetics. Its courses provide reflection questions, tests, and Completion Certificates for each completed course.

ODBU partners with other organizations—such as the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)—to fulfill the Christian Philosophy of Education, other continuing education requirements, and New Way Ministries. The ministry expands its reach under the name Our Daily Bread University by adding courses from global leaders, translating core curricula into multiple languages, and partnerships with on-site education and training centers. All courses are in English, and the organization has options for several Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, and Arabic classes.

Media
The publishing arm of "Our Daily Bread Ministries" is called Our Daily Bread Publishing. The ministry publishes one of the most widely read devotional booklets printed, with over 10 million readers per issue, in 37 languages. The daily devotionals are also distributed via short radio spots. The same dual publishing method is used for My Utmost for His Highest, a collection of writings by Oswald Chambers. "Our Daily Bread Ministries" also publishes a series of booklets called The Discovery Series. The ministry's radio show, Discover the Word, originated with Haddon Robinson, Alice Matthews, and Mart De Haan.

The ministries produced a television program, Day of Discovery, which aired on stations throughout the United States and Canada. The founder's grandson, Mart DeHaan, hosted many of the programs. Originating in 1968, it was one of the longest-running Christian television programs in the United States. At first, it was filmed on location at Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven, Florida, but later used various locations around the world. The Day of Discovery programs are also available online.

"Our Daily Bread Ministries" also publishes the Discovery Series, a set of booklets focusing on Bible-based topics relevant to contemporary issues.

Locations
Our Daily Bread Ministries have 35 offices worldwide, in the following locations: • ;Africa

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Notable Teaching Staff
As of June 2020, the following scholars have authored courses: • Craig Blomberg

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• W. Robert Godfrey

• John D. Hannah

• R. Laird Harris

• Harold Hoehner

• Robert Kolb

• Walter Kaiser Jr.

• William D. Mounce

• Roger Nicole

• Peter Toon

• Bruce Waltke

• John C. Whitcomb

• Leon J. Wood

• Wilbur M. Smith

• John Stott