Who we Are ?
We are a faith-driven nonprofit dedicated to sharing the Word of God by providing free Bibles to people around the world. We exist to help individuals encounter Jesus Christ and grow in their spiritual journey.
| BluShues = “blue shoes” represents walking in faith and following God’s guidance
BluShues, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to sharing the Word of God by providing free printed Bibles to people around the world. Founded in 2021, BluShues exists to help people know Jesus Christ, grow in faith, and discover the hope found in God’s Word.
Today, BluShues serves individuals across the United States and internationally by placing Bibles into the hands of those who want to know God more. We also provide Bibles for family, friends, outreach, and evangelism, helping more people receive and share the Word of God.
Our Mission
To make free printed Bibles available to anyone who needs one.
Our mission is to place millions of Bibles into the hands of people around the world. Through the support of donors, churches, ministries, and volunteers, we can reach more people, strengthen communities, and share the hope of Jesus Christ one Bible at a time.
Our Vision
To spread the Word of God and the good news of Jesus Christ around the world.
We envision a world where anyone who wants a Bible can receive one, grow in their understanding of God’s Word, and be encouraged to live with faith, love, compassion, and purpose.
Founder Story
Shanelle Jones, President & CEO
“Every Bible is an opportunity for someone to meet Jesus Christ.”
The heart behind BluShues began long before the organization was founded. While serving as a U.S. Army Chaplain’s Assistant from 2004 to 2009, founder Shanelle Jones helped ensure Soldiers had access to Bibles and other religious materials in the United States and overseas, including during a deployment to Iraq in 2008.
That commitment continued after military service through personally giving Bibles to people in everyday life, including individuals experiencing homelessness. In 2020, what had been a personal practice grew into a larger calling to build an organization dedicated to making the Word of God available to anyone who wanted it. BluShues, Inc. began distributing free Bibles in May 2021. The name BluShues, a variation of “blue shoes,” represents walking in faith. Today, that same purpose continues: helping people encounter Jesus Christ, encouraging them to read and share God’s Word, and placing Bibles into the hands of people in the United States and around the world.
