E4: An Introduction

E4 began with a passion to engage the modern church with the infinite wisdom of teachers, preachers, and theologians of the past using the ever increasing excitement  for technology.  After being exposed to the influence  of Martyn Lloyd Jones in starting Banner of Truth Publishing and its subsequent impact on the church, Bob Brown started E4, seeing a similar opportunity.  Then, as now, E4 is not about software, but about using the new space of communication created by technology for transformation.  Transformation of the human heart, mind, and soul does not take place in a vacuum.  Rather, seeing technology as a medium to address the needs of Christian discipleship and evangelism, Bob began creating collections of books that bring together the robust theology of the past that answer the most pressing questions of today.  As an organization, Bob included his whole family in the business, from shipping to design.  Now, E4 is expanding into new areas of commerce, technology, and ministry.  We currently have over 67 collections on our site ranging from the works of the church fathers, Calvin’s commentaries, sets on various theological topics (eschatology, Christology,...), and more.  

Our consistent aim on this blog is to provide users with a constant picture of our products and work alongside engaging the larger culture around the themes of Christian discipleship and evangelism.  E4’s vision always includes the place of the church as central to the work of ministry.  Paul in Ephesians 4:11-12 writes, “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up…”  Building up the body of Christ is central to the vision of E4 as an organization.  In building up the church by providing sound theological resources, E4 is engaging the mind and heart of believers for the advancement of God’s kingdom.  The mission of E4 is to equip believers to fulfill the kingdom mandate of evangelism and discipleship.  As we know, evangelism and discipleship do not happen overnight, but must be integrated with sound teaching in order to be effective.  E4 fills the void by bringing together the best theologians and teachers of the church and making their work accessible to the larger public audience through software.

We invite you to see the riches of God’s grace through our resources but also through our weekly blog posts interacting with current issues in discipleship and evangelism.