Using our resources

Before you order, please read this page.

We really value the partnerships we develop with churches, missions, organisations, and individuals who use our resources. Making sure that we are all on the same page is really important to us – we are all in this together.  

Lifewords booklets are known for presenting Bible text clearly. They’re great to read, easy to share, and designed to equip, empower, and invite people to experience the Bible’s life words, and the way of Jesus. They are designed to be used in ways that are relational and positive, and are typically created in response to different cultural and social needs and contexts.

Our "best practice" guide illustrates how to put our resources to the most effective use in a huge range of missional opportunities and outreach:

• In and through church/organisation events and outreach.

• In public contexts where a recognised Christian group or community is endorsing and promoting “approved” Bible resources.

• In church services, events, and presentations for sharing of the Bible (e.g. Christmas, Easter, community events).

• As part of care/gift packages to various sections of the community (prisons, hospitals, etc), endorsed by local leader(s) and/or professionals/specialist (vicars, chaplains, youth leaders, etc).

• As part of conversation with friend/s or those with whom you have established a good one-to-one relationship.

• With specialists and professionals in/with specific contexts and needs (e.g. with homeless people, with people who have experienced exploitation, with young people, etc).

Our resources are designed to be shared with Christian love and kindness; in an appropriate manner that respects all people; in appropriate places and situations; and with sensitivity, care, and compassion.  

How they are used reflects on the user, the affiliated church or group, and on Lifewords as a publisher.

So please remember:

• Lifewords resources are context/theme-specific so please do not use as mass distribution (e.g. in town centre drops, or pushed through private letter boxes)

• Please engage in conversation with someone before you offer them a resource to ensure that the encounter is positive for both of you. It’s all about respect and relationship.  

As publisher, Lifewords does not endorse its resources being used:

• in ways that constitute harassment, coercion, or soliciting;

• by individuals to “target” people for "conversion" in their place of work, homes, or public spaces;

• with under-18s without the permission of their parent or guardian;

• Lifewords does not tolerate racism, hate speech, disparaging of other religions, and any related bullying or cajoling. We do not wish to be associated in any way with such behaviour and will support any actions to report, rectify, and sanction any such inappropriate actions to members of the public.

If you are considering ordering materials and are unsure as to the most effective ways to use them, please call or contact us – we’d love to help and be part of your experience of sharing the Bible's words of life.

Thank you for understanding, and for partnering with us in sharing the Bible with sensitivity, grace, and passion.