Hundreds Attend LBT Dinners

Hundreds Attend LBT Dinners

It began with a colorful missionary procession and ended with a heartfelt prayer. More than 200 guests were moved, excited, and inspired at Lutheran Bible Translators’ kick off 50th Anniversary dinner in Lisle, Illinois. In the weeks that followed, hundreds more...
Ebola Report from Sierra Leone

Ebola Report from Sierra Leone

The Ebola virus has struck the Kailahun District of Sierra Leone—specifically Buedu, Kissi Tongi chiefdom—and church leaders and Bible translation partners are asking for our prayers. As of last Friday (June 13), 16 in this small community had died—three were literacy...
Interview with Mike Rodewald

Interview with Mike Rodewald

Mike Rodewald recently became Lutheran Bible Translators’ Executive Director. He and his family moved to Illinois, from Southern Africa. Mike has a long history with LBT and the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). He served most recently as LCMS Regional...

Iluk 11

Here is an excerpt of the new translation of Luke 11 in Ekpari (Nigeria)!: Iluk 11 Luke 11   (Trial edition) Ekpari Translation Project Ijiso̱s Anyi Matsikpe onu Wo̱do̱ O̱fo̱fa 1 Ende e̱mbe̱mbe̱ inyi Ijiso̱s aha afu wo̱do̱ amgba ni okwu inyi. Ala onu ikruēchu tame̱,...

Updates by Rev. Linus Otroyni

MINOR ACCIDENT This last week, Enene and I were busy preparing for the Ogoja Luke Partnership workshop planned to begin on the 3rd of February through the 21st. This preparations involves running around for shopping, contacts and logistic among others.  In the past we...