RBC Founder, M. R. De Haan was a physician who later in life became a pastor—well known for his gravelly voice and impassioned Bible Teaching. His commitment to ministry was to lead people of all nations to a personal faith and maturity in Christ.

So in 1938, from a small radio station in eastern Michigan, Detroit Bible Class was born. Suddenly the spiritual doctor was making house calls to hundreds of thousands of Scripture-hungry listeners.

Even though he was an unlikely radio personality—with a rough, authoritative voice—the program worked to great effect. And Dr. De Haan's heavily underlined reflections on the Scripture quickly became a source of biblical wisdom for many. In response to his teaching, listeners asked for transcripts of the broadcast for use as study materials. These resources, soon in great demand, were the precursor of today's widely distributed Discovery Series booklets.

From this spiritual foundation, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based ministry continues to build upon the foundation of Dr. De Haan's vision and work. With commitment to the biblical principles established since its early days, RBC Ministries today offers teaching resources to millions worldwide. While Dr. De Haan began this ministry in his basement as a family operation, today the Lord has brought together a staff of over 300 Christian workers in our US headquarters and over 170 full-time staff globally.

We now have offices in 34 locations plus ministry partners throughout the world who distribute RBC resources. Our signature publication, the daily devotional called Our Daily Bread (ODB), is translated into more than 45 languages.

RBC Ministries changed its name from Radio Bible Class in 1994 to reflect the growth of services and resources we offer to friends worldwide.

Faithful to our purpose for more than 60 years, RBC continues to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ to people of all nations, helping them grow in Christlikeness and in the knowledge of God's Word.

Mart De Haan, grandson of M. R. De Haan, currently leads the ministry. Through growth and many changes, RBC continues its commitment to Dr. De Haan's founding principles.

Dr. De Haan was a leader who is remembered as a real man of God who loved the Lord and loved teaching His Word.

Richard De Haan, often called “the encourager”, succeeded him. Richard was committed to faithfulness to God's Word and to integrity as a ministry. His favorite expression was "trust in God and do the right."

Current President Mart De Haan is known for his kindness, his concern for doctrinal accuracy, and for communicating the Word of God in a way that's clear and to the point.

Our mission is to make the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to all.

Our vision is to see people of all nations experiencing a personal relationship with Christ, growing to be more like Him, and serving in a local body of His family.

Since 1938, RBC Ministries (formerly known as Radio Bible Class) has offered inspirational and Bible-study programs and materials without cost or obligation to millions of people around the world.

Today we remain committed not to burden our friends and members with fundraising appeals. As a result of this practice, many people have assumed that our work is underwritten or sponsored by a large organization or denomination. This, however, is not the case. For almost seven decades, we have enjoyed a wonderful partnership with thousands of individuals, families, and churches who have voluntarily contributed to make our nondenominational work possible.

This Internet site has increased our opportunity to make audio, video, and print content available to those with web access. Through it, we regularly offer additional resources for a gift-of-any-amount. This open-handed approach is designed to make our resources available to anyone who wants them, while also covering our costs. The remaining will go towards the fulfillment of our mission.

• Honor the Bible as the standard by which we must evaluate all belief, instruction, policy, and practice (2Tim 3:16).
• Remain true to our statement of faith (2Tim 1:13).
• Reflect a well-rounded approach to doctrinal emphasis (Acts 20:27).

Qualifications For Leadership:

• Select servant leaders of evident ability and character (Ex. 18:21; 1 Tim. 3:1-13 ).

Spiritual Resources And Commitment:

• Stay in close fellowship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Don't give Him reason to say, "I have this against you, that you have left your first love" (Rev. 2:4 ).
• Do the work of RBC Ministries in the Lord's wisdom and strength rather than trying to do it on our own (Gal. 2:20; 3:3 ).
• Show a consistent pattern of behavior that distinguishes us as the Lord's people, whether on or off the job (1 Pet. 1:14-15 ).
• Always trust in God and do what is right (1 Pet. 3:16).

Concern For Those We Serve:

• Provide the kind of personal, prompt, and practical attention that we would want for ourselves (2 Cor. 4:5, 15).
• Speak the truth in love. Avoid being unnecessarily offensive (2 Tim. 2:24).
• Cultivate an open and honest relationship with those who respond to our efforts (2 Cor. 4:2 ).
• Be sensitive to all other relationships and spheres of influence, including but not limited to vendors, visitors, neighbors, community, and government (Rom. 13:7-8 ).

Concern For Co-Workers:

• Recognize the individual worth and the personal interests of those with whom we work (Phil. 2:1-4).

Quality Of Service:

• Strive for a quality of workmanship and presentation that will dignify, strengthen, and enhance our message (1 Cor. 10:31).
• Be faithful stewards of every resource entrusted to us (1 Cor. 4:2).

Character Of Service:

• Increase or decrease outreach as funds are available.
• Avoid indebtedness (Rom. 13:8).
• Never make our organizational survival the dominant motive for decisions (Phil. 1:19-26).
• Avoid self-congratulation (Prov. 27:2).

Relationship To Other Ministries:

• Recognize and respect what the Lord is doing through other individuals and organizations (1 Cor. 1:10-13).
• Avoid any affiliation that would compromise our purpose or weaken our effectiveness (2 Cor. 6:14).
• Conduct our ministries in a way that supports and complements the local church (Eph. 4:1-7).