Word on Fire

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Word on Fire provides evangelization content and education to draw people into or back to the Catholic Faith through films, books, articles, podcasts, and online programs.

Target Customer

Catholics and those exploring the Catholic Faith; parish and diocese communities; students and researchers in theology; donors and supporters

Key Differentiator

Multi-format evangelization platform combining media production (films), publishing, online education (Institute), and digital outreach, built on a 25-year track record and the integration of beauty, truth, and goodness

Implementation Timeline

Not specified; Word on Fire operates as an ongoing, daily/content-driven ministry; celebrating 25 years of activity

Pain Points

1Need for credible, engaging Catholic content that connects faith with culture
2Limited access to high-quality catechetical and formation resources in popular culture
3Desire for a sustainable, long-term evangelization effort across media formats

Key Features

1Online content hub with articles, videos, podcasts, and reflections
2Word on Fire Institute offering courses and study programs
3Word on Fire Publishing and Word on Fire Bible
4Bookstore and digital resources (eBooks, downloads)
5Daily Gospel Reflections and spiritual resources via subscription

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1UK Program Director, Word on Fire
2President, Ignatius Press
3Catholic Priest (Fr.)

Client Results

1Inspiring countless conversions and reversions to the Catholic faith over 25 years
2Reached one million subscribers on YouTube
3Widely distributed content across articles, podcasts, and films for evangelization

Competitive Advantages

1Integrated, multi-format approach to evangelization (films, publishing, education, digital content)
2Longstanding track record (25 years) and growth (e.g., one million YouTube subscribers)
3In-house publishing and film production capabilities with a focus on beauty, goodness, and truth
4Active donor model with structured giving options and engagement opportunities

Key Benefits

1Access to daily gospel reflections and theological resources

2Wide range of media formats (articles, videos, podcasts, films)

3Comprehensive formation through the Word on Fire Institute

4High-quality Catholic publishing, including the Word on Fire Bible

5Opportunities to support evangelization through donations and programs

Case Studies & Success Stories

Stories of Word on Fire's Impact

Case #1

Testimonials and quotes from readers and converts highlighting Word on Fire's role in faith formation and conversion.

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A Catholic ministry delivering evangelization through media, education, and publishing; includes online content, the Word on Fire Institute, Word on Fire Publishing, and Word on Fire Digital platform. Described as harnessing goodness, truth, and beauty to draw people toward the Catholic Faith.

Target Market

Catholics, people seeking the Catholic Faith, parishes and Catholic institutions, and donors/supporters

Unique Value Proposition

Combines culture-facing evangelization with in-depth theological and philosophical resources across film, publishing, and education to engage secular culture and inspire faith.

Technical Requirements

Requires Internet access and Javascript-enabled browser for full site accessibility; uses Word on Fire Digital platform for streaming and content distribution

Pricing Model

{"Donations and donor gift tiers for anniversary initiatives","Recurring donations via IGNITE program","Subscriptions to daily reflections and content","Bookstore purchases and eBooks"}

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