New era for EEM as global Bible demand surges
FORT WORTH, Tex. — EEM, one of the world’s largest Bible distribution ministries, has announced a major expansion of its leadership team following years of unprecedented growth. Dirk Smith was named President of EEM USA after previously serving as Vice President, and Bartosz Rybinski was appointed Executive Director of EEM Eurasia following a board meeting in Dallas this week. Over the past decade, EEM has grown from distributing over 400,000 Bibles and other resources per year to more than two million, reaching 37 countries in 34 languages, free to all. The changes come following growing demand for Scripture in some of the world’s most restricted regions, including Iran, where EEM recently spoke of a potential “historic opportunity” to place Bibles into the hands of millions if access to Scripture expands. “Our goal has always been seeing lives transformed through the message of Jesus,” said Smith following his appointment. “I’m deeply honored by the trust placed in me and humbled to help lead a ministry that has spent decades putting God’s Word into the hands of people …
