Equipping and supporting joyful Bible sharers
We exist to see local churches equipping, raising up and sending out joyful Bible sharers in every nation.
Our vision
The Word One to One exists to see the church equipping and sending out ‘joyful Bible sharers’ in every nation of the world. We do that by:
Equipping Christians to share God’s Word. Explore the books.
Resourcing leaders to mobilise their people in Bible sharing. See what we offer.
Developing a supportive community of Bible sharers and Bible-sharing churches around the world. Join the community.
Our heart
We believe that God’s Word is supremely powerful, and that it works in extraordinary ways in the hearts of those who read it together.
That’s why everything we do is about helping everyday believers joyfully share it with others, so that they might see its power in action.
“We believe that God’s Word offers an opportunity for everyone to encounter Jesus for themselves. The Word One to One presents it in an accessible, easy-to-use and relaxed format, so that non-believers can explore the claims of Jesus with their Christian friends.”
Richard Borgonon, Founder and Author of The Word One to One
Our story
The Word One to One began in London in 2006. After a surprising encounter with a city contact, London businessman Richard Borgonon realised the need for an accessible resource to help people discover for themselves what the Bible actually says.
The Word One to One notes were created to address this need. Originally written by Richard Borgonon and William Taylor, the notes provide John’s Gospel in an accessible format alongside helpful, easy-to-use notes, meaning any Christian can share God’s Word with those around them.
As more people began using the resource and interest spread through church networks and online connections, a core team was brought together to support this growing community of Bible sharers and expand it further across the UK and the world.
Today, more people are discovering the joy of sharing God’s Word with their friends than ever before. In 2021, we launched new, improved versions of the books to make them relevant and accessible to as many people as possible. In 2023, we released the free Word One to One app, and in 2024 the printed Acts series became available.
Our team remains dedicated to supporting, training and encouraging Christians and churches around the world as they share God’s Word.
In the video below, Richard Borgonon and Professor John Lennox reflect on the moment that Richard was inspired to share the Bible with those around him.
Meet the team
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Simon Lennox
CEO
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Le Fras Strydom
MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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John MacKinnon
DIRECTOR OF CHURCH ENGAGEMENT
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Christine Armstrong
TRAINING AND SUPPORT MANAGER
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Allen McCluggage
REGIONAL FIELD MANAGER (IRELAND)
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Lizzie Jelfs
HEAD OF CONTENT & INTERIM HEAD OF PEOPLE
Meet the trustees
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Richard Borgonon
CHAIRMAN, FOUNDER AND AUTHOR
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Nancy Benham
TRUSTEE
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Charles Kasenene
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Akeel Sachak
TRUSTEE
Our international partners
Forward United aims to reach a new generation of Ukrainians, and to help Christians and local churches share the unchanging Biblical truth by applying new creative methods. They offer training and Ukrainian Word One to One books.
CBF wants to see 1,000 people meeting Jesus in the pages of the Bible at any one time by creating spaces for people to have intelligent discussions about God. They offer training in using The Word One to One to churches, organisations and individuals around Australia.
10ofthose is a book ministry that hand picks the best books from across the Publishers; ensures that they hold to the Bible; and then discounts them so that more can go out. We then use our profits to support missions around the world. Their publishing house, 10Publishing, produce and distribute The Word One to One books.
The Heukelbach Missionary Foundation is a non-denominational organization that helps Christians in German-speaking countries to live out their passion for Jesus Christ in everyday life. Their mission is to create a network in which they equip Christians with the gospel through encouragement, guidance and good evangelistic resources.
Biblica is a global ministry innovating new ways to reach people with the Bible.
Now in its third century, Biblica continues to produce relevant, reliable Scripture translations and innovative Bible resources that power the ministry of the world’s widest-reaching mission organizations. Biblica does everything in partnership with others and with one all-consuming purpose: Let’s end Gospel poverty wherever it is found.