How a Hardware Store in Small-Town Texas is Helping the Gospel Go Global (And How You Can Too)
Yes, you read that right: free of charge. They don’t sell tracts; they send them—into prisons, public schools, foreign countries, college campuses, street corners, and more.
And they do it with the help of people just like you.
Gospel Tracts: A Tool in Every Toolbox
Whether you’re a contractor, a coffee drinker, or just stopping in for a bag of screws, chances are you’ve seen gospel tracts around our store. Why? Because we believe gospel tracts are like the Swiss Army knife of evangelism—compact, practical, and powerful.
We’ve been using tracts from Bible Tracts Inc. for years. They’re clear, biblically sound, and beautifully designed. And they’re easy to slip into your wallet, your bag, or even inside your bill when tipping at a restaurant. If you’re not sure how to use them in daily life, check out this excellent article: Using Gospel Tracts in Your Everyday Life.
We love BTI because they don’t just send tracts—they send truth, hope, and the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.
Small Town, Big Mission
Hardware on the Square isn’t just your average hardware store. We’re a local family business in San Augustine, TX, and we care deeply about our community, our country, and the Great Commission. We believe that when Jesus said “Go ye into all the world,” He meant it. And He didn’t just mean preachers—He meant plumbers, painters, farmers, baristas, and, yes, even hardware store owners.
That’s why we support missions in every way we can—financially, prayerfully, and practically. From hosting local outreach events to giving away tracts to our customers, we see our business as a platform for eternal impact.
We’re especially excited to announce that our son Gilbert will be interning with Bible Tracts Inc. this summer! He’ll be learning the ins and outs of printing, shipping, and sharing the gospel across continents. If you’d like to follow his journey, we invite you to read the updates on our family blog at consfords.com/blog.
It’s a Team Effort—And You’re Invited
Bible Tracts Inc. is able to do what they do because people like you care enough to give. They’ve sent over 600 million tracts into more than 100 countries, all without charging a single penny. That’s only possible because churches, individuals, and small businesses step up to support the mission.
One of those churches is our own home church, Central Baptist Church in Center, TX—a church with a heart for missions. Central Baptist supports BTI because we believe in the power of gospel literature to reach hearts where a preacher may never go.
If you’ve ever wished you could do something meaningful for the Kingdom but didn’t know where to start, supporting BTI is a simple and strategic step. Every dollar you donate helps send tracts into the hands of someone who might otherwise never hear the Good News.
Think about it: a single tract could end up in a prison cell in Nigeria, a hospital waiting room in India, or a street market in Mexico. That’s impact you can’t even measure.
How You Can Help Bible Tracts Inc. Today
- Give – Make a one-time or recurring donation directly through their website. It’s safe, simple, and makes an eternal difference. Donate to BTI here.
- Use – Start using gospel tracts in your everyday life. We keep a supply of BTI tracts right here at Hardware on the Square. Stop in and pick up a few—it’s free, and it just might change someone’s life (yours included).
- Pray – Pray for Gilbert’s internship this summer, for the workers and volunteers at BTI, and for every single person who receives a tract.
We’re All in This Together
As a small-town business, we may not have millions of dollars to give, but we believe in using what we do have. Whether it’s a cup of coffee served with a smile, a loyalty card designed by BTI, or a gospel tract slipped into a shopping bag, we’re doing our part to make Jesus known.
And we hope you’ll do yours.
If you’ve never heard of Bible Tracts Inc. before today, now’s your chance to get involved with a ministry that has stood the test of time and continues to press forward in faith. From our family here at Hardware on the Square to yours, thank you for caring about the gospel and helping it go forward.
Ready to make a difference?
Visit bibletractsinc.org today and support their mission through your donation. One dollar can send hope across the globe.