International Christian Braille Mission — Organization Profile
International Christian Braille Mission, also known as ICBM, is a Christian nonprofit ministry based in Grayson, Kentucky. Since 1975, the organization has distributed free Braille and audio Christian materials to blind and visually impaired individuals around the world. Its ministry focuses on spreading the gospel of Jesus and helping people deepen their relationship with God through accessible Christian literature.
The organization’s core focus is producing and distributing Christian resources in Braille and audio formats for people who are blind or visually impaired. ICBM identifies itself as a unique ministry within the Restoration Movement, serving people who may not be able to use traditional printed materials. Its work supports biblical authority, church unity, discipleship, and gospel access for readers and listeners who need accessible formats.
ICBM serves from Grayson, Kentucky, with worldwide outreach to blind and visually impaired individuals. Public resource listings describe ICBM materials being distributed in approximately 20 countries, including the United States, England, Malawi, Thailand, India, Australia, Bangladesh, and Cuba. The organization also has ministry activity in Liberia, where it partners with others to serve a village of blind individuals and a private school for blind children in Grand Bassa County.
The organization operates through Braille production, audio ministry, a sharing library, Africa ministry, conference attendance, and ministry partnerships. Its Braille production includes regular publications such as We Would See Jesus Magazine and Every Day in God’s Word devotional, along with a catalog of available publications. Its audio ministry provides monthly audio cartridges with devotionals, magazine articles, Christian books, and ministry updates recorded by volunteers.
A distinctive part of International Christian Braille Mission’s work is making gospel-centered materials available at no cost through specialized Braille equipment, volunteer readers, audio technology, and practical partnerships. ICBM uses embossers, a form burster, binding equipment, and other tools to prepare Braille resources. It also partners with Braille Bibles International for full Braille Bible requests and uses audio tools such as solar audio Bible devices for people who may not read Braille.
People can engage with International Christian Braille Mission by praying, giving financially, volunteering as audio readers, helping in person near Grayson, connecting ICBM with blind or visually impaired people who could use its materials, or supporting the “10-dollar Paper Mill” program that helps cover Braille paper costs. Supporters can also introduce the ministry to churches, organize fundraising events, donate supplies for Liberia outreach, or contact the ministry directly about partnership opportunities.
Key Links
- Website: https://icbminc.org/
- Outreach: https://icbminc.org/outreach/
- Braille Production: https://icbminc.org/braille-production/
- Audio Ministry: https://icbminc.org/audio-ministry/
- Africa Ministry: https://icbminc.org/africa-ministry/
- Matheteuo Society: https://icbminc.org/matheteuo-society/
- About: https://icbminc.org/about-us/
- Leadership: https://icbminc.org/leadership-team/
- Contact: https://icbminc.org/contact-us/
Contact Information
- Phone: 606-474-3411
- Mailing address: PO Box 520, Grayson, KY 41143-0520
Socials
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ICBMINCKY/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ICBMinc
Leadership
- Thomas Allen Bleemel — President
- Michael Ray Smith — Founder and Secretary
- Marcus Soulsby — Vice-President
- Karen Isaacs — Treasurer
- Gina Carr — Board Member
- Devin Otte — Board Member
- Jacqui Allcorn — Board Member
- Wes Golightly — Audio Ministry Coordinator
- Gertrude Bouh — ICBM Liaison in Liberia, Africa
- Wendy Bleemel — Administrative Support Volunteer
- Andrew Fuller — Team Member and Kentucky Christian University Student
