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Mission Fund: New Mission Exploration

Communities continue to ask for Scripture in their own languages. New Mission Exploration supports careful listening, relationship building, and early evaluation so future translation work begins well.

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Hundreds of Languages are Waiting to Start Programs

Many language communities continue to request Scripture in their own languages. These requests require careful discernment. New Mission Exploration allows Lutheran Bible Translators to listen, learn, and evaluate readiness before any translation work begins. This often includes in person conversations with local church leaders and partner organizations to understand context, capacity, and long term sustainability.

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Gifts and prayers to the New Mission Exploration mission fund support the Field Programs team as they evaluate potential new work. This includes early exploration related to Bible translation, capacity building, and Scripture engagement. The goal is careful preparation, not quick expansion.

Program Goals

  1. Assess language needs and Scripture access
  2. Build relationships with local churches and partners
  3. Develop context appropriate strategies
  4. Conduct feasibility studies where appropriate
  5. Prepare for potential future programs

Mission Fund: New Mission Exploration Approach

Step 1

Assess Community Needs

  • Evaluate literacy levels and existing Scripture resources.
  • Listen to language communities requesting translation.
  • Meet with local church leaders to understand cultural, linguistic, and ministry context.

Step 2

Build Strategic Partnerships

  • Build relationships with churches, Bible societies, and local organizations.
  • Clarify shared expectations and long term responsibilities related to translation and Scripture use.

Step 3

Launch New Programs

  • Where readiness is confirmed, conduct feasibility studies.
  • Identify whether translation, Scripture engagement, or capacity building work is appropriate.
  • No program is launched without clear local ownership and sustainable planning.
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Program Progress

  • Ongoing evaluation of requests from language communities
  • Early‑stage conversations with churches and partner organizations
  • Initial assessment of readiness for future feasibility studies
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