RBC Ministries

RBC Ministries

RBC Ministries is a Christian organization founded by Dr. Martin De Haan in 1938. It is currently based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with over 300 employees. It produces several devotional publications, radio and television programs.

History

As a Christian organization, it was originally called the "Detroit Bible Class" when it was founded in 1938, it later became known as "Radio Bible Class". In 1994 the name was changed to RBC Ministries.

Its founder, Dr. M. R. De Haan, led the organization until 1965. Richard De Haan took over in 1965 and led the organization until 1985. Mart De Haan, son of Richard, and grandson of Martin was the president until October 5, 2011, when the presidency was handed over to his brother, Rick. [Read the Change in Leadership article from The Grand Rapids Press]

Media

RBC publishes Our Daily Bread, one of the most widely read devotional booklets printed, with over 10 million per issue, in 37 languages. The daily devotionals are also distributed as a radio spot. The same dual publishing method is used for My Utmost for His Highest, a collection of writings by Oswald Chambers. RBC also publishes a series of booklets called The Discovery Series.

RBC radio shows include: Discover the Word with Haddon Robinson, Alice Matthews and Mart De Haan; and Words to Live By.

RBC produces a television program, Day of Discovery, which airs on stations throughout the United States and Canada. Many of the programs are hosted by the founder's grandson, Mart De Haan. Originating in 1968, it is one of the longest running Christian television programs in the United States. At first, it was filmed on location at Cypress Gardens located in Winter Haven, Florida, but that was later changed to being filmed at various locations all around the world. Programs can be viewed online at http://www.dod.org.

RBC publishes a monthly column, Been Thinking About, written by Mart De Haan, president of RBC Ministries and popular radio and television teacher.

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