Continuing a Vision of Faith

EEM stands on the broad shoulders of the pioneers who set sail in faith from Abilene Christian University in 1961. Among them was Gwen Hensley, a visionary whose “Impossible Dream” was to see every person behind the Iron Curtain receive a Bible in their own language.

Though Gwen passed away in 1985, his passion for sharing God’s Word continues to inspire others to carry the mission forward.

About the Hensley Legacy Society

As a tribute to Gwen and those who followed in his footsteps, the Hensley Legacy Society recognizes individuals who include EEM in their long-term giving plans.

Membership includes anyone who has designated a revocable or irrevocable planned gift of any amount to EEM and has provided documentation of that commitment.

Examples of planned gifts include:

• Bequests and trusts
• Gift annuities
• Life insurance or retirement accounts
• Remainder interests in a residence or farm

Eternity alone will reveal the unnumbered lost and searching souls who found their way to the Lord because of Gwen’s dedicated sacrificial devotion to the production and distribution of the Word of God behind the Iron Curtain. Fearless and optimistic, stubbornly believing in the power of the Gospel, he firmly considered it “better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.” In the day of judgment countless thousands will rise up and bless his name because he pointed them to the Lord.

 

Dr. B.E. Davis
Director of Communication Research Center
Abilene Christian University