Dr. Becky Grossmann
Meet the Missionary Dr. Becky Grossmann began serving with Lutheran Bible Translators in 1985 as an assistant to the language program manager in Liberia, West Africa. She became the manager for a short time before being assigned as translation advisor to the Bandi people of Liberia in 1989 and the New Testament translation was completed…
Barriers to Bible Translation
Overcoming Challenges to Bring Scripture to All Location How far is your commute? Translators often drive several hundred miles over unpaved, rural roads. The Zaka community in Papua New Guinea travel four hours by boat and scale a mountain to reach the church circuit headquarters. Environment Do you ever experience an uncomfortable work atmosphere? Hailu,…
Friday Field Notes
Check out the latest update from our missionaries! GATHERING TOGETHER – Dr. Becky Grossmann LBT values relationships. We value all our partners. Partners like you who pray and support the various ministries, partners that carry on the work in various locations around the world, and partners that work remotely as missionaries or staff. Because this…
Friday Field Notes
Check out the latest updates from our missionaries! ENDING THE SCHOOL YEAR – Deanne Gochanour From January to June there were many events at Bingham Academy. Because I teach in the middle school and high school and coach sports at all levels, I get to attend most events. They included an international day, a middle…
Friday Field Notes
Check out the latest updates from our missionaries! ADJUNCT MISSIONARY – ALVINA FEDERWITZ A marvelous part of being an adjunct missionary with LBT is that I didn’t have to give up the passion of my heart, which is being a small part of people getting God’s Word in their heart language. Together with that privilege,…
The Relay: Grossman Prayer Letter
MEET THE THEMNE TEAM I first met the Themne team in January when we worked on the book of Genesis. Themne is one of the major languages in Sierra Leone. Since then, we completed Genesis during an online session. This team is characterized by the JOY and ENTHUSIASM they express in their work. Joseph Kamara…
Friday Field Notes
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Maan Bible Translation
With a completed draft of God’s Word, you will fund the team check and consultant check process. With successful check, the team will begin proofing and typesetting a final version.
Dan Full Bible Translation
Celebrate with us! The Dan Bible drafts are complete and now head to checking. Pray that Dan-speaking communities are united by God’s Word, and pray for their continued growth in faith and literacy.
Themne Full Bible Translation
The New Testament is set. The Old Testament is fully drafted. Your support is needed to carry the Themne team through checking phases and onto publication!