Summary
The Pocket Testament League ("TPTL") is a nondenominational, evangelical ministry of evangelism. TPTL's principal activity is assisting and equipping Christians in the effective proclamation of the Gospel through a coordinated program of scripture distribution and evangelism. TPTL has been operating for more than 100 years, with its members making it a goal of their lives to: READ God's Word each day, CARRY God's Word with them wherever they go, and SHARE God's Word with others as He gives opportunities. Over the years, more than 95 million Scripture portions have been distributed by League evangelists and volunteers. This organization is a nonprofit. Contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. It is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
Contact Information: [ Back to top ]
| Mailing Address: | PO Box 800
Lititz, PA
17543-7543 |
| Website: | www.pocketpower.org |
| Phone: | (717) 392-8200 |
| Email: | You need to enable javascript to see the email |
Organization Details [ Back to top ]
EIN: 221616250
| CEO/President: |
Mr. Michael Brickley |
Tax Deductible: |
Yes |
| Chairman: |
Mr. Rich Timmons |
Fiscal Year End: |
September 30 |
| Board Size: |
12 |
Financial info from: |
990 |
| Founder: |
Ms. Helen Cadbury |
Member of ECFA: |
Yes |
| Year Founded: |
1908 |
Member of ECFA since: |
1987 |
The Pocket Testament League ("TPTL") is a nondenominational, evangelical ministry of evangelism. TPTL's principal activity is assisting and equipping Christians in the effective proclamation of the Gospel through a coordinated program of scripture distribution and evangelism. TPTL has been operating for more than 100 years, with its members making it a goal of their lives to: READ God's Word each day, CARRY God's Word with them wherever they go, and SHARE God's Word with others as He gives opportunities. Over the years, more than 95 million Scripture portions have been distributed by League evangelists and volunteers. This organization is a nonprofit. Contributions to it are fully tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. It is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
The Pocket Testament League's Mission Statement is:
Encouraging Christians everywhere to read, carry and share the Word of God.
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Statement of Faith [ Back to top ]
The Pocket Testament League's Statement of Faith is:
The inspiration and authority of the whole Bible (Old and New Testaments) as the full revelation of God by the Holy Spirit.
The Deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His substitutionary atoning death on the cross, His bodily resurrection and His personal return.
The necessity of the new birth for entering the Kingdom of God (John 3).
The obligation upon all believers to be witnesses of the Lord Jesus Christ and to seek the salvation of others."
The Pocket Testament League was begun by Helen Cadbury in 1893 as a way to win her school friends to the Lord. Helen Cadbury wed Charles Alexander in 1904. The March-League was formally organized in Philadelphia, PA in 1908 by Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman and Mr. Charles M. Alexander. It was during the Chapman-Alexander Mission in Philadelphia in the spring of 1908 the The Pocket Testament League was made a world-wide movement. The first Pocket Testament League office in London was opened in 1914 at the beginning of World War I. The formation and adoption of Principles of League was carried out in 1928. TPTL was heavily involved in the distribution of scripture throughout World War II. TPTL first great overseas campaign of mass evangelization and Scripture distribution was carried out in China in 1945. TPTL continued it overseas work in Japan throughout the late forties. In 1951 the door was opened to TPTL to launch a campaign of Scripture distribution in Korea. In the mid-fifties campaigns were carried out all over Africa. TPTL first participation in the Olympics took place at theh 1960 Rome Olympics. Campaigns in Europe and South America followed. A restructuring took place during 1966 which enabled TPTL to coordinate its home and foreign mission programs to an extent not possible before. Scripture distribution campaigns were carried out throughout the Vietnam War. In 1981 TPTL and Free Bible Literature Society (Operation Campus Ministry) unite. Throughout the eighties and nineties campaigns have been carried out in many parts of the world, including Desert Storm. Special events included the 50th Anniversary of D-Day Commemorative Edition of the New Testament, distribution of 125,000 Gospels during the Atlanta Olympics, distribution of 15,000 Special Edition Gospel's of John for the 1997 Presidential Inauguration and the distribution of 50,000 Gospel's of John during the Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan.
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Research Analysis
Transparency Grade [ Back to top ]
| Transparency Grade of : A |
| Criteria category | Grade | Other Comments |
| Timeliness: | 90 | |
| Financial Information: | 100 | |
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MinistryWatch.com 5 Star Financial Efficiency Ratings [ Back to top ]
| Ranking Category | Rating | Overall Rank | Publishing Sector |
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| Overall Efficiency Rating |  | 269 of 348 | 5 of 8 |
| Fund Acquisition Decision |  | 269 of 348 | 5 of 8 |
| Resource Allocation Decision | | of 348 | 3 of 8 |
| Asset Utilization Decision | | of 348 | 3 of 8 |
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