09/22/2026
The beginnings of Schaeffner Co - Brian’s ESV Study Bible
From Brian:
When I was in high school, my parents gave me an ESV Study Bible. It was through this Bible that God revealed Himself to me in a powerful way and I confessed Jesus as Lord. After passing flight attendant school, I took it with me as I moved to Texas to start my new life. At one point I went on a 10-day assignment, only to return to a flooded home—a cold snap came through while I was gone and caused my pipes to burst. This Bible was one of the only things that survived the flood.
I wanted to have my Bible rebound with a premium cover because of how much it meant to me; I walked through many trials with this Bible at my side! When I discovered that the rebinding process would take over nine months to complete, I decided to see what it would take to rebind my Bible on my own. After learning the technique and practicing on other books, I successfully rebound my Bible in a pull-up cowhide with a dark liner, a golden perimeter stitch, a ½ inch yapp, and two silver ribbons.
Looking at the before and after pictures shocked me—my Bible was no longer falling apart! A new passion for reading the Word ignited within me simply because of the new leather cover. Who knew soft, supple leather could have such an impact on one’s Bible reading? I also knew that if I could put my own Bible back together, then I could put other peoples’ Bibles back together too. It wasn’t long before I asked other people for their Bibles, and before I knew it, I was in business.
We all share a passion for serving people through the work we do at Schaeffner Co! The many stories we've heard from our customers move us and motivate us to continue growing our family business.
