Story number 5 for 18 Feb 2002

(Russia)–And finally, The Bible League is seeing an increase in the number of Russians completing their Bible study program. In 1997, there were a little more than five-thousand who took the classes, but last year nearly 75-thousand people graduated. The Bible League’s programming has been especially effective among ethnic minorities in Siberia. Officials say as they come to Christ they’re effectively sharing their faith. That’s evidenced by the three new churches planted among the Tuvin people last year.