Children's Bible Ministries was born in prayer. Burdened by the tremendous spiritual need of millions of un-churched children, Rev. Walter Jensen started a weekly prayer meeting to seek the Lord's guidance concerning this need. In February 1935, Children's Bible Mission was organized in Lakeland, Florida. The method was simple: bring Bible instruction to public school children, with summer camp an incentive for study.
The work quickly spread, coming to Virginia in 1937 through the work of Rev. John Dubosq of Page County. By 1946, a team of teachers were bringing Bible instruction to nearly 10,000 students in six Virginia counties each month.
In 1971, the Supreme Court upheld Released Time Bible instruction in the public schools, but ruled that classes must be held off school property and with parental consent. CBM purchased portable classrooms so the ministry could continue to reach boys and girls with Bible truths during the school day.
Today, the "Rolling Chapel" visits public elementary schools in Culpeper, Madison, Orange, Page, and Greene Counties; bringing Bible instruction and the good news of Jesus Christ to over 5000 students each month.
The work quickly spread, coming to Virginia in 1937 through the work of Rev. John Dubosq of Page County. By 1946, a team of teachers were bringing Bible instruction to nearly 10,000 students in six Virginia counties each month.
In 1971, the Supreme Court upheld Released Time Bible instruction in the public schools, but ruled that classes must be held off school property and with parental consent. CBM purchased portable classrooms so the ministry could continue to reach boys and girls with Bible truths during the school day.
Today, the "Rolling Chapel" visits public elementary schools in Culpeper, Madison, Orange, Page, and Greene Counties; bringing Bible instruction and the good news of Jesus Christ to over 5000 students each month.
Founded in Faith ::
Of Virginia
Hundreds of thousands of children have attended CBM classes and camps since 1937. If you have a happy CBM memory to share, please sign our guestbook.
