People want God's Word, and everyone deserves to have access to it. "They are willing to buy even a tattered, termite damaged copy if one can be found," observed a Lutheran Bible Translators' missionary. "Language is a divine gift from God and must be cherished. It...
Investment in local partners and their physical infrastructure is crucial if a language community is to carry out the vital efforts of translation and literacy. These are more than buildings. They are mission outposts from which qualified and trained church leaders,...
The Kara-speaking people of Ukara Island are fishermen of Lake Victoria in northern Tanzania. The island is far from government resources. The residents crave the light of hope and desire to see the community thrive. Pastors connecting with them have found it...
Southwest EthiopiaBible Translation Coordination OfficeTranslation teams are equipped with laptops and software to facilitate the translation and Scripture engagement processes. But conditions on the mission field - high humidity, ocean air, dust and sand - are...
Partners drive long distances to work with language groups who are at various stages of translation and language development. Dangerous road conditions increase the risk of accidents. Washed out roads and potholes result in increased wear and tear on tires,...
"Come help us with Bible Translation!" is a recurring plea heard by Lutheran Bible Translators. Language communities want to have God's Word, but they need the expertise offered by a professional translation organization to make it a reality. Bible translation...
Language is the primary means by which we communicate. A Bible translation must use language that is clearly understood to convey the meaning of God's Word to people unfamiliar with key concepts and themes found in Scripture. Bible translation missionaries require...
Many of Lutheran Bible Translators' partnering institutions train individuals in linguistics, Biblical languages and translation studies. Local language speakers train for ministry while staying in their home country or in a nearby region. Graduates of these...
Expatriate missionaries began translating the Suena New Testament in the 1970s. The church in Papua New Guinea (PNG) uses their New Testament regularly, but they hunger for more. The Zaka Lutheran Church Circuit in the Morobe province has appointed a local group to...
The Sumbwa speakers of central Tanzania have a deep connection to their language. They speak it in their homes and to their children, encouraging the next generation to carry on this piece of their heritage. The East of Lake Victoria Diocese, part of the Evangelical...