Scripture Union is a missionary organisation, a publisher, an employer, and a charity. As an evangelistic society it both serves and leads the church.
But for all this diversity, Scripture Union holds these things together in a unique way. For over 100 years, God has used Scripture Union worldwide to share the unchanging message of Jesus Christ.
Today, our evangelists help churches to bring the reality and relevance of God to children, young people and families by forming lasting relationships between young and old, based on care and respect for each other.
We want to assist churches of all kinds to become more effective and confident in their outreach activities. Our evangelists help churches think through aims and activities, and then work with them to meet the needs of their communities.
We pray that God will continue to use Scripture Union to equip, resource and empower the church in its evangelism and outreach.
In a unique blend of activity and relationship-building, and with a steady flow of prayer and love, we help people to open their hearts and minds to God leading to their lives being changed. This recipe for evangelism brings people back year after year, growing in faith, commitment and Christian character.
Our holidays and missions are based on friendships so that people can glimpse the Father's love through the love of others. We always work with the Bible, relating it to the lives of those who attend. Every year our holidays and missions bring good news to thousands of people.We work alongside teachers and their students to develop an understanding of God's presence and purpose in their lives. Our school's workers and associates lead lessons and assemblies in primary and secondary schools.
We build links with churches and encourage them to support and be involved with their local schools. Over the years, we have earned an excellent reputation for our work in schools and have been instrumental in helping many young people meet with Jesus Christ.
Scripture Union offers a wide range of published resources for churches, which help Christians grow in their faith.
Some resources give support and ideas; others will develop and teach skills. All are designed to encourage and inspire God's people to draw closer to him. Our published resources can benefit churches who are seeking to educate, enliven and motivate Christians to grow in faith and service. They are designed to bring the Bible's perspective on day-to-day issues. We also offer training and ministry support in liaison with churches across the country.
We have always been a pioneering movement and have worked hard to communicate God’s good news. To show it and share it in ways that are relevant to people, we have taken risks and not accepted the easy way out when facing the challenge of incarnation and the work of reconciliation. Our mission is in today’s world, using today’s methods.
We take the long view. This is no hit and run organisation, and our high professional standards are well known. Often we work in new ways that later become the standard for others to follow. Our practical experience, spiritual and theological insights are the result of the hard work and commitment of many people over many years.