A simple way to see what the Bible says about Jesus, together
Books, app, online: The Word One to One helps you and a friend get together, read a bit of the Bible, and chat it through.
Why The Word One to One exists
Many believers want to introduce the people they know to Jesus, but don’t know where to start. Many people want to find out more about Jesus, but never have the opportunity to explore what the Bible says about Him with someone they trust.
We designed The Word One to One to be a simple and enjoyable way to get together with a friend, open the Bible, and see what it says about Jesus.
“We believe that the Bible 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
From notes on a napkin to a resource used in over 80 countries
The Word One to One began in London in 2007, when Richard Borgonon, a businessman, realised that there was a need for an simple resource to help people discover what the Bible actually says for themselves.
What started as a few notes on John’s Gospel, written down on the back of a napkin during a meal with a friend, grew into a resource used by thousands of people around the world.
Written to be clear. accessible and easy to use, The Word One to One has helped people in over 80 countries read the Bible with their friends, family members, colleagues and neighbours.
Over time, the resource has expanded from printed books to an app and online versions, and is now available in six languages.
Today, The Word One to One is made by MakeKnown: creating simple ways to share and discover Jesus through the Bible.
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
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Ally Henry
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
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
TRUSTEE
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Akeel Sachak
TRUSTEE
Partnering with others to help more people meet Jesus in the Bible
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.