Merryman Ministries is a non-profit ministry (501c-3: IRS designation) which functions under a governing board dedicated to the publication of Biblical materials written from a dispensational and doctrinal viewpoint that perceives salvation as totally by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.

 

The following serve with Ron on the Board of Merryman Ministries:

 

Dick Berg is a Pastor in Fort Collins Bible Church, Ft. Collins, Colorado, www.fortcollinsbiblechurch.com

 

Carl Denti is Pastor of In The Word Bible Fellowship in Mesa, Arizona, www.itwbiblefellowship.org

 

Bernie Hertel is a self-employed insurance benefits consultant to small businesses and has been involved with Merryman Ministries since 2001.

 

Larry Johnson is the Vice President and Engineering Manager of ESTEC Solutions, an Equipment Safety Testing, Evaluation and Consultation Company specializing in Semiconductor Manufacturing Equipment.  He has been involved with Ron’s ministry since the early days at Holly Hills Bible Church.

 

Sandra Merryman serves as the secretary-treasurer.

 

This ministry is not underwritten.  All literature is distributed on a grace basis.  The cost of materials that anyone receives is born by believers who feel that this ministry is worth of support.  Please pray with us that God will sustain this effort to publish His Word.

 

Prison Ministries

December 2009

 

A number have asked about our literature ministries to prisoners, so here is a brief overview.

 

This special ministry began in January, 2004, when a Chaplain (John), who focuses on a ministry to prisoners, requested a copy of each of our booklets and books for his personal review.  Within two months, we sent him 350 booklets and about 100 books (before he could circulate these in a maximal security prison, he had to remove all the staples from the booklets & the spiral bindings from the books to eliminate any possible use as weapons!).  John’s initial order was the first in many that followed.  Prisoners soon started ordering directly from us.

 

What began in that one prison has now spread to 19 (of which we are aware); 7 of these are in California.

 

Recently (Nov., 2009), my Chaplain Friend ordered, in advance, 300 copies of the Spanish translation of my about-to-be-published verse-by-verse commentary on Galatians (which, of course, we sent WITHOUT the spiral bindings).

 

In certain of these prisons, the Believers have access to duplication, and, at their request, have permission to copy our booklets; likewise Chaplain John.  He tells me that they bundle the 7 booklets and distribute to anyone who will read.  I have no idea the number of books and booklets now in circulation (obviously in the 1000’s).

 

Every prisoner who writes and orders books receives a personal hand written response from me.  Moreover, I serve as a sounding board and teacher to men who function as pastors within prison walls.  One recently informed me of his transfer from Ironwood State Prison (Blythe, CA) to Folsom State Prison (Folsom, CA) along with his entire yard-group scattered to various prisons throughout the state…the Lord’s way of expanding the Gospel message and the accurate teaching of His Word! 

 

From 1 prison to 19 in 5 years: quietly exciting.

 

Thank you for making this happen through your financial support of Merryman Ministries.  You make it possible to send anyone literature without charge.

 

Would you take a moment to remember these men who love the Lord and seek to serve him often in a very hostile prison environment?

 

Praying for and Giving to this Ministry

 

Thousands of books and booklets from our ministry are being circulated in 19 prisons.  Thousands more are used by Pastors and those who teach God’s Word.   Your prayers for the increase of our outreach are greatly appreciated.

 

We do not sell anything.  Merryman Ministries is sustained by those who have known and loved the writings, ministries, and emphases in the past 55 years.  Our books are replenished by the free-will gifts of believers.  If you would like to help in this regard, send your TAX DEDUCTIBLE gifts to:

 

Merryman Ministries

2441 E. Fiesta Drive

Casa Grande, AZ 85194-9507