History of the Christian Courier
Wayne Jackson and members of the East Main Church of Christ in Stockton, California, launched the Christian Courier in May 1965.
It began as a small Bible study journal mailed for free to readers each month. As described in the inaugural issue, it was designed to present the teaching of Jesus in a simple, lucid style not characterized by ostentation or inflated language. Its purpose was to help Christians become more knowledgeable in God’s Word, fortify their faith in the Savior, and equip every child of God to defend the truth and live righteously in a sinful world.
Here is our mission statement, as adapted from that first issue.
It is purposed that THE CHRISTIAN COURIER will be a righteous force for and among the people of God. The paper will be mailed on a subscription-free basis to all interested persons. It is hoped, however, that Christians will be constrained to fellowship in the work after seeing the value of our efforts. Its sole object is to seek the truth, acknowledging no other standard of religious faith or works other than the Old and New Testaments—the latter being the only standard of the religion of Jesus Christ. As this labor is begun, it is launched with prayer and for the everlasting glory of Jehovah, our God.
In 1998, we launched the Christian Courier on this website. Today it has become one of the most valued and visited teaching websites among the churches of Christ. More than 40 million readers from over 200 countries have accessed the Christian Courier website since its launch.
About Fortify Your Faith
In 2010, we began producing the Fortify Your Faith newsletter, mailed monthly to individuals who love studying the Bible.
Our motto for this newsletter is this: things to study, practice, and teach. It is designed to be a practical application newsletter with actionable content, commentary on current events, answers to specific Bible questions, and a monthly Bible study on CD with an accompanying outline.
If you would like to begin receiving this monthly newsletter, please get in touch with our office.
About the Foundation
The Fortify Your Faith Foundation, Inc. was established as a non-profit holding entity for copyright and publishing control of the content produced on this website and all publications under its control.
The mission remains the same: to seek the truth, acknowledging no other standard of religious faith or works other than the Old and New Testaments—the latter being the only standard of the religion of Jesus Christ.
If you are considering a legacy gift, we can think of no better stewardship than to remember our mission in your will or trust.
Fortify Your Faith Foundation, Inc. is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit, religious entity as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your donation gift(s) are much appreciated and may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes.
About Fortify Your Faith
In 2010, we began producing the Fortify Your Faith newsletter, mailed monthly to individuals who love studying the Bible.
Our motto for this newsletter is this: things to study, practice, and teach. It is designed to be a practical application newsletter with actionable content, commentary on current events, answers to specific Bible questions, and a monthly Bible study on CD with an accompanying outline.
If you would like to begin receiving this monthly newsletter, please get in touch with our office.
About the Foundation
The Fortify Your Faith Foundation, Inc. was established as a non-profit holding entity for copyright and publishing control of the content produced on this website and all publications under its control.
The mission remains the same: to seek the truth, acknowledging no other standard of religious faith or works other than the Old and New Testaments—the latter being the only standard of the religion of Jesus Christ.
If you are considering a legacy gift, we can think of no better stewardship than to remember our mission in your will or trust.
Fortify Your Faith Foundation, Inc. is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit, religious entity as defined under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your donation gift(s) are much appreciated and may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes.
