Dr. Bob Utley founded Bible Lessons International in 1976 in Lubbock, Texas. Initially he taught the "Uniform" Sunday School series on local radio and television stations. In 1979, however, Dr. Utley felt the Lord leading him into an expanded media ministry. At that time a tax-exempt, non-profit educational corporation was formed which began to produce all three Southern Baptist Convention Sunday School lesson series (Life and Work, Uniform [or International, used by all denominations] and Bible Book).

The present location of the ministry is based in Marshall, Texas. Subscribers to the ministry's study guides -- audio Bible commentaries, printed Bible commentaries and CD-ROM commentaries -- include churches, prisons, hospitals, military bases, foreign missionaries, Bible study groups, and many individuals. Bible study materials are produced by Bible Lessons International. Dr. Utley retired from East Texas Baptist University as Professor of Hermeneutics after 16 years of teaching. Presently, he teaches/preaches in churches in the U.S. and abroad (call for more information, 1.800.785.1005).

Included in this ministry is a program on Trans World Radio (short-wave) called "Verse-by-Verse." It is played around the world. Many letters and requests are received from our overseas listeners. We try to fill their needs by sending audio tape lessons, commentaries, outlines, outdated Sunday School materials and tape players. This ministry is sponsored by gifts and donations.