ABOUT US
Our Mission
Legacy Thrift exists to raise funds for strategically selected ministries that share the Good News of Jesus Christ around the world.
When you shop with us, the funds go directly to support ministries that are sharing the Good News of Jesus around the world. At Legacy Thrift, your things, your time, and your purchases further God’s work, leaving a lasting legacy.
Our History
Bibles for Missions opened its doors in 1992 in Holland, Michigan, after a group of individuals heard about the success of thrift stores in Canada supporting Bible League International. Similarly passionate, this team rallied together to open two stores that supported BLI in Mexico, naming these original stores Bibles for Mexico. As the model's success grew, the organization expanded to more locations, serving more ministries in various countries; thus, their overarching name became Bibles for Missions.
After 30 years, there are now 15 locations that give over $4 million annually to six ministry partners around the world. Each store is led by local leadership teams and staffed by enthusiastic, generous volunteers. In honor of their history, recognition of their diverse partnerships, and celebration of their future, Bibles for Missions rebranded in 2023 to its current name—Legacy Thrift.
Embracing its rich heritage and breadth of partnerships beyond Bible placement, Legacy Thrift is proud to usher in the next wave of growth, impact, and purpose.
Our Partners
Funds raised by our thrift stores support Christian ministry partners around the world. These partners are supplying God’s word to people who might otherwise never know of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Here’s a list of our ministry partners around the world:
Bellevue Missions
Bellevue Missions exists to fulfill the vision of the church by equipping members to engage in the missionary task* in Memphis and beyond. *The Missionary Task is a tool used by the International Mission Board (IMB) to describe the work of the missionary. They have identified six components of this work: Entry, Evangelism, Discipleship, Healthy Church Formation, Leadership Training, and strategically planned Exit to Partnership.
Bible League Bulgaria
Bible League Bulgaria is dedicated to providing Bibles, Bible study materials and training based on the eternal truths of God. They cooperate with churches and other organizations by providing them with Bibles, offering them training for founding new churches and having them participate in special programs for Bible Study.
Bible League International
Bible League International wants to see everyone engaged in God’s Word – studying it with others in the language they know best. Bible League serves the under-resourced Church with Bibles and training to transform lives Worldwide through God’s Word.
Living Water International
Living Water International demonstrates the love of God by helping communities acquire desperately needed clean water, and to experience “living water” – the gospel of Jesus Christ – which alone satisfies the deepest thirst.
Minnesota Coalition for Eastern Europe
The MCEE is a network of churches, ministries, and individuals actively engaged in fostering ministry partnerships to grow Christ’s Kingdom in Eastern Europe (the former Soviet Bloc). The ongoing relationships of the MCEE churches with its ministry partners drives church planting, evangelism and other gospel impacts for the unique cultures in this region.
Unknown Nations
Unknown Nations works with indigenous missionaries to reach barrier-ridden people groups with the Bible. We provide humanitarian relief, plant churches, and distribute audio Bibles in areas with a 0.00–0.02 gospel presence where Jesus is completely unknown. We’re changing lives and bringing hope.