ASM goals are to: 1) Produce audio recordings of the Bible in each language needed by people groups around the world, especially where many cannot read. 2) Distribute these Scripture recordings, either directly or through other ministries, to those desiring to listen. 3) Encourage an active, cooperative team effort among all Christian organizations to focus on the goal of providing God's Word in audio form wherever needed, including in the contexts of church ministry, evangelism, and integral mission. 4) Assist this effort by making the needed equipment and tools available to facilitate the ministry. 5) Cooperate with existing local churches and mission organizations to encourage and assist follow-up and continued Christian growth among all who respond to God's Word, including through ASM-led integral mission programs.

EXPLORE: New Partnerships; New Regions; New Resources; New Technology. EXPAND: Prayer Support; Collaboration; Audio Library; Donor Base. EMPOWER: National Leaders; National Ministries. EXTEND: The Reach of God’s Word.

ASM has teams in Mexico and Mozambique actively recording and distributing the Bible where it is needed. We work closely with trusted networks of national partners and churches to record, place or distribute audio Bibles, and share God's Word where it is most needed. Our teams are prayerfully considering new opportunities, resources, and tools to do so even more strategically. ASM ministers from the foundation of collaboration and Gospel-partnership: alongside faithful prayer partners, donors, volunteers, and distribution partners. Together, we can help connect more people to the Bible in audio. In 2019, this extended team comprised: * 538+ Prayer Partners (church groups and/or individuals, interceding for ministry needs). * 825+ Financial Partners (more than 636 individuals from 49 states; 117 churches; and 72 businesses and other organizations) * 376+ Distribution Partners (individuals, couples, churches, and other organizations who delivered audio Bibles where most needed) * 54 volunteers (investing more than 2607 volunteer hours) We pray for the Lord to increase those who will invest in sharing the Bible with those who are still waiting to hear!

Our teams continue to measure the progress of: * What Bible or Bible engagement resources were recorded, and in what languages? * How many audio Bibles were distributed, and in what languages? * How many Biblically-based health teachings were recorded? * How many Compassionate Care patient visits were completed? * How many financial, distribution, and prayer partners helped share God's Word through ASM? * How many churches were involved? How many individuals?

EXPLORING: God has opened doors for ASM to explore partnerships with dozens of like-minded individuals, churches and ministries, so that more people will have access to God’s Word. God is opening new doors, and we’re prayerfully following Him! EXPANDING: Prayer: We recognize the importance of our prayer partners, and keep them updated with monthly printed prayer guides and weekly emails. Collaboration: We praise God for new partners in the last year, including Many Hands for Haiti, Genesis Waters, Paradise Bound, and many other individuals, churches, and ministries. Audio Library: We celebrated 36 new recordings completed last year. Please pray for the 12+ new recordings already planned for 2020! Donor Base: Praise God for a 5% increase this year in total ASM donors. Worldwide, over 2 billion people have never heard the name of Jesus. How will they hear? (Rom. 10) EMPOWERING: ASM serves local Christian leaders passionate about reaching their communities by providing recording equipment, audio Bibles, and other assistance so more people can hear God’s Word. This year we’ve established solid relationships with national leaders in South Asia to begin new recording and distribution efforts in two new locations in 2020. We are asking God for the funding needed to effectively help these leaders get God’s Word into the hands of those who can’t, don’t, or won’t read. EXTENDING THE REACH OF GOD'S WORD: Praise God that 106,000 more people are now hearing the Bible in their own heart language this year because of the generosity of ASM donors, and our collaborative partnerships! Nearly a thousand pastors are better equipped to teach because they can hear the Bible in their language. God-willing, this time next year, thousands more will know the joy and hope of Jesus Christ through the new recordings and audio Bibles distributed next year. Together, let’s extend the reach of God’s Word, to His glory!