Our Mission

Buy One Give One

Bardin & Marsee believes in incorporating giving into who we are and what we do. Please partner with us - Bibles - Buy One Give One.

Imagine this, for every Waterproof Bible purchased*, on our website, a Waterproof Bible will be given to a person who is without.

This Christmas we have partnered with NeXus Church in Charlotte, NC to give them Waterproof Bibles for their homeless ministry. Here is a quick word of thanks from NeXus Church to all of you that have made this BOGO partnership possible.

Dear Bardin & Marsee Publishing and ALL of your Customers,
I would like to thank you ALL for your donation of Waterproof Bible's to our ministry at NeXus Church, here in Charlotte, NC. Our church is serving the poor and homeless (or as we call them...those in "transition") in our community, and I believe that the Waterproof Bible will provide an extra source of encouragement and hope during this Christmas season, to those unfortunate individuals who are living on the streets.

To be able to give these individuals the Word of God in a format that will hold up in the wind, rain and snow, is truly an added blessing from God. The Waterproof Bible guarantee's that these people who are in transition, can read God's Word, no matter WHERE they are living, and may be the tool that God uses to help them turn their lives around.

Words can not truly express the way that our ministry feels toward Bardin & Marsee Publishing, their customers and for the creation of The Waterproof Bible....you have touched many hearts this Christmas season.

May God bless you all !!

Lee Anzaldi
NeXus Church
Charlotte, NC

We have also partnered with The 410 Bridge and their Christmas in Kenya ministry. We will deliver Waterproof Bibles to the communities of Karima, Karagoto, and Kwambekenya and work through the local churches to distribute as they see fit.

By purchasing a Waterproof Bible on our site you are giving a person the most durable Bible... that is going to be with them for a long long time. It is as simple as that!

*Please know that only Waterproof Bible's purchased at full price on BardinMarsee.com qualify for the BOGO program, at this time.

Our Story

The Waterproof Bible and THE OUTDOOR BIBLE originate from our desire to take God's word into all of His creation, regardless of the weather or circumstances. That is why they are completely waterproof and lightweight, dry quickly, are much stronger than paper, and adapts well to all extremes or reading environments (on a rainy campout, in a coffee shop, even in a hot tub. Just as a frog lives on land and in water, the Waterproof Bible and THE OUTDOOR BIBLE thrive in any situation or climate.

Wherever life takes you - carry the Waterproof Bible or THE OUTDOOR BIBLE and Be Inspired. Anywhere.

Your Friends,
Michael, Bobby and Anna

More from Michael:

The winter of 1996-97 was a big snow years for America's number one ski resort in Vail Colorado. It was, however, my first year to lead mountaintop worship services with Alpine Resort Ministry. I remember trying to read Scripture on those snowy Sundays while huge snowflakes melted onto the pages. "If only this was waterproof," I thought to myself.

During autumn of 1999 while backpacking in Smoky Mountain National Park I set off for a day hike early one morning. After the most beautiful day spent watching a blanket of mist rise from the mountains and listening to the comforting sounds of leaves falling from the trees onto the ground, I headed back to my camp. Upon arriving, I found my Bible more wrinkled with moisture than my skin after 2 hours in a hot tub. "Why can't it just be waterproof" I thought.

The summer of 2001 was the first time I have ever lived in a house with a swimming pool. I was so excited to spend time in the pool soaking up some rays and planning out the schedule for the summer camp I was directing. It was such a good idea at the time... I could float in the middle of the pool, shades on, and Bible in hand. As long as I could stay calm and move slowly, I should have had no worries. In the middle of adjusting my position on the float, my Bible started to slide off of my belly. As I started to grab my Bible, I remembered that my hands were dripping wet! "Waterproof Bible, Anyone!"

More from Bobby and Anna:

As a believer in Christ and one that has always loved to be in God's creation exposed to the elements, I have often desired to have my Bible by my side for reading here and there. My exploring has led me to mountain tops, river banks, sandy beaches, misty valleys, and hot springs, and has caused me to become soaked to the core while backpacking or paddling. I hate to admit that my Bible has not made it with me on many of these occasions for the sake of protecting it and because I don't trust a plastic bag not to puncture. Michael and I have been talking about how awesome it would be to have a waterproof Bible for many years now, and we have finally decided to produce it ourselves. Now we can put an end to all the worrying that we have done in the past about our Bibles and take God's Word wherever our adventures lead.

To make this happen, Michael, Anna (my wife), and I have formed Bardin & Marsee Publishing, LLC to produce the world's first waterproof, rugged, and tear resistant Bibles. We hope that you find heaps of enjoyment reading God's Word in all weather environments.

Waterproof Bible and the Environment

The Waterproof Bible is 100% tree-free and made entirely from synthetic materials giving it the potential for extreme longevity. Yes, the Waterproof Bible can be recycled or, better yet, you can use it for a lifetime! Our creation care starts with the Bibles we make and continues to our everyday company lifestyle. Many of the daily trips, errands or deliveries, we make around town are done on our cargo bike. We make a conscience effort to recycle all that we can in our homes and at the office. Additionally, the Bardins have been driving a truck for the last few years that runs on waste vegetable oil.

Our cargo bike is the Coffee Bike that we also use as an awareness tool for Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee. You can find out more about their Sustainable Cycle project at Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee