2022: A Year of Firsts and Milestones

• 🚀 The BibleProject app was launched on January 1st, 2022, marking a significant technological milestone.
• 📊 The app has achieved 685,000 downloads with 170,000 monthly active users, serving as a central hub for all BibleProject content.
• 🗺️ A major content release was the Journey Through the Torah, an interactive reading experience focused on exploring themes within the first five books of the Bible.
• 💡 This interactive approach aims to teach users literary skills for engaging with scripture while reading.

Content Expansion and Innovation

• 🎬 While fewer theme videos were released due to focus on the app, a 10-part mega-series is in production for late 2023.
• ✨ Notable theme videos released include "Blessing and Curse" and "The Firstborn" (or "The Last Will Be First").
• ✍️ Future theme videos will explore "The Anointed," "The Land," "The City," and "The Chaos Dragon."
• 📺 The visual commentary series is being rebooted, with the goal of creating videos for every book of the Bible.
• 📱 The project is embracing short-form, scrollable content for platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts, adapting to new media consumption habits.

BibleProject Classroom and Global Reach

• 🎓 BibleProject Classroom has seen significant engagement, with over 110,000 people taking classes and nearly 700,000 sessions completed.
• 💻 The Classroom platform is being enhanced with mobile accessibility, audio-only options, and interactive slides, with the first class in the app being "Adam to Noah" in January.
• 🌍 Localization efforts have expanded to 55 languages, with over 4,300 videos localized and 1.7 million subscribers across these channels.
• 🌐 The website is launching in Spanish, with infrastructure in place to make future language rollouts more efficient.
• 🤝 A language advisor summit brought together global representatives, highlighting a shared passion and mission.

Patron Support and Financial Philosophy

• ❤️ Patron comments consistently express how BibleProject content has helped individuals understand and connect with the Bible and Jesus.
• 🙏 The project operates on a philosophy of trusting God's provision, inspired by figures like George Mueller, rather than aggressive fundraising.
• 📈 While 2022 saw a slower rate of growth compared to previous years, giving still increased, leading to thoughtful prioritization and prayer for resources.
• 🌟 The leadership emphasizes gratitude for patrons, viewing them as integral partners in the mission.

Looking Ahead: Vision and Readiness

• 🎯 The team is organized with clear strategy and vision, ready for future growth and direction.
• 🧑‍🏫 The scholar team and content teams are expanding and more organized than ever.
• 🚀 The project, now finishing its eighth year, feels like it's just getting started, with expectations exceeded and excitement for what's to come.
• 🗣️ The podcast will continue to feature Q&A episodes and new content, encouraging listeners to engage with the community.