Our History

Audio Scripture Ministries began in 1967 under the direction of Dr. Ronald Beery. Dr. Beery left a teaching position as Physics Professor at Hope College in Holland, Michigan to develop a new technology at that time - cassette players.

Then called Portable Recording Ministries International (PRM), the technical missionary service organization pursued development of players and associated equipment that could be used in remote locations. The players were hand powered, with solar panels and battery backups available. Cooperating with other mission organizations, PRM was able to see the fulfillment of a vision with the manufacturing run of several versions of players. 

Thousands upon thousands of players have been distributed around the world as a result of this early emphasis. Along with the players, PRM began to enable the recording of translated scriptures by providing support, equipment and training. Regional recording studios were started by PRM in Singapore, Bangalore (India), Dhaka (Bangladesh), and Nairobi (Kenya). PRM also established village listening programs for the distribution of the recorded scriptures in many countries.

The mid-nineties PRM changed its name to Audio Scripture Ministries (ASM) to reflect the mission more clearly.

In May, 2000, the board of directors appointed Rev. Tom Dudenhofer as Executive Director. Tom continues to cast vision and provide leadership to a staff that consists of various missionaries and administrative personnel.

ASM currently partners with Bible translation efforts worldwide and with other organizations that provide scripture in audio for language groups with high illiteracy rates.

In addition, ASM also continues to support overseas regional recording studios and works closely with developing national recording projects. For more information, please do drop us a note.