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Who We Are Expand Overview Board & Staff Missionaries Members Where We Serve Expand Programs Special Projects Partner With Us Expand Pray Give Advocate Bible Translation Sunday News & Media Expand Blog Messenger Audio Bible Podcast Give Search Search Toggle Menu Transforming Lives Through Bible Translation Equip local leaders around the world with the tools they need to translate the Bible into the language they understand best. Give Today Empower Local Leaders Partner with an active Bible translation or engagement program and increase access to the transformative Word of God. View Current Programs Assyrian Full Bible Revitalize faith—fuel the Assyrian Bible translation! Empower the translation team to rekindle hope and heritage with Scripture in a language they can clearly understand. 39.9333635 32.8597419 Themne Literacy and Scripture Engagement Empower the Themne-speaking community to engage with God’s Word through literacy education. 8.8719747 -12.0375565 Department of Bible Translation and Literacy Pray for and support DTA EELC as they edit liturgies, dub the JESUS” film, and train translators to enrich Cameroonian worship with native tongues. 7.3381488 13.5668302 Kara Bible Translation Equip ministry entrepreneurs on Ukara Island, Tanzania, with resources and training needed to bring God’s Word to the Kara speakers. -1.8750911 33.0223302 Zayse Old Testament Transformation is happening among the Zayse. God’s Word has brought a new understanding of identity, as we’re seeing long standing social class systems and separations begin to fade away. 6.0340068 37.5587813 New Mission Exploration Fund Empower field programs to meet with potential new partners to determine the feasibility of beginning a language project 38.9833489 -93.5685464 Subula* Bible Translation Support the review and revision of the Subula New Testament and the launch of the Old Testament program. 3.7355442 3.743509 Botswana Exploration Fund Support Botswana’s summit success, ongoing training for translation team members, and efforts to update vital Scripture databases. -19.9968145 23.4270072 Kukele Language Development Advance the work of the Kukele Language Development and Bible Translation Committee as they progress through Old Testament translation. 5.8127236 8.5501283 Zia Old Testament Travel is challenging, requiring walking many miles and taking increasingly costly boat rides to gather in a central location to progress through translation. Help this team bring God’s Word to Zia speakers. -6.3369128 145.8843638 NOLA* Expansion Serving in a sensitive location, language communities rely on neighboring translation teams to draft oral stories and curriculum to deepen engagement with Scripture. 5.7181875 88.5035625 Scholarship Fund You can strengthen the ministry of local leaders, advisors, and consultants through scholarships for deeper educational opportunities. 38.6270025 -90.1994042 drag to view View Current Programs Make an Impact in three WAYS Build Capacity Expand the global translation effort by funding local infrastructure, training, materials, and technology. Deepen Scripture Engagement Support literacy classes, multimedia resources, and language development programs that lead to Scripture engagement. DRIVE Bible Translation FORWARD Your prayers and gifts fuel Bible translation and bring hope, life, and transformation to every language. Give Today Support Through Prayer Featured Campaign More Than Words We believe the Bible is more than text on a page—it’s a guiding light for people all over the world. The More Than Words campaign significantly expands the impact of the ministry. From translator training and technology to literacy classes, this campaign empowers local leaders to foster spiritual and social development in their communities. $0,739,432 90.4% raised $43,900,000 goal Give Today Support Through Prayer News & Media View AllPartnering with the Church May 14, 2024 ‐ Scripture Engagement God’s Faithfulness in Protection May 13, 2024 ‐ Messenger MK Scholarhip 2024 Recipient: Hannah Federwitz May 13, 2024 ‐ Missionaries , News Prayer Calendar: May 12-18 May 12, 2024 ‐ Prayer Audio Recording Workshop | Tanzania May 10, 2024 ‐ Scripture Engagement The Relay: Grossman Prayer Letter May 10, 2024 ‐ Field Notes , Programsis already solving the technical problems related to Bible translation and is supporting students studying translation in Seminary. The partnership will advance translation work in Ethiopia.” Hailu Berhanu Tsamakko Language Ethiopia When people speak in their languages, it is very easy to understand what God is saying to them. We work with to share ideas and ensure people have access to the Word of God.” Pastor Oscar Lema Kerewe Language Tanzania We need Bible translations in the languages we understand best. Our vision is for pastors and members of our community to be trained in Bible translation. Then the work can spread, and our capacity can grow.” Steven Ttopoqogo Waria Multi-Language Project Papua New Guinea Because we have the New Testament in our own languages, our missionaries can take the Gospel to isolated people.” Mr. Ndorbor Bandi Old Testament Translation Liberia I can’t believe that is us who did this, I am very proud and thank God for his mercies!” expressing his joy, the first day he received the Gospel of Mark, a text he had helped to translate. Motswasele Wayeyi Bible Translation Team Member Botswana When you communicate to people in their own language, they can grasp the Gospel with their two hands.” Rev. John Bundor Kissi Literacy and Scripture Engagement Sierra Leone The Impact of Partnership God’s Word brings hope, life, and transformation. Partnerships ensure that every community can experience the Bible in their own language. Years of Experience Building relationships, sharing Scripture, and supporting spiritual growth. Missionary Partners Passionate people with expertise in linguistics, culture, and community engagement. Active Programs Equip each with tools to deepen the community’s understanding of Scripture. Language Communities 48 New Testaments and full Bibles published now impact 15 million people. Join the Movement You can expand the reach and impact of . Pray Become a prayer partner. Give Make a financial gift. Advocate Raise awareness. Hope, Life, and Transformation Over 3,500 communities are waiting for the Word of God in the language they understand best. Join the mission and equip local leaders for translation. 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