SuenaBible Translation
Equip and train Suena translators to help bring the Old Testament to their community.
Bible Translation
Country
- Papua New Guinea
Region
- South Pacific
Language Population
3,600
Training and resources drive Suena Bible translation forward
Expatriate missionaries translated the Suena New Testament in the 1970s, and it is now actively used by the Zaka Lutheran Church Circuit in the Morobe province of Papua New Guinea (PNG). However, the church and Suena-speaking communities yearn for the Old Testament, and local leaders have taken up this important task.
To succeed, the team requires extensive support in areas such as translation and technology training, access to resources for workshops, and financial assistance for leaders who travel for training. By empowering these translators, we can bring the full Word of God to life in Suena.
Empowering local leaders to unlock Scripture
Your prayers and financial gifts are vital to advancing the Suena Bible Translation program in Papua New Guinea. By equipping local leaders with essential skills and tools, you are ensuring sustainability and putting the complete Bible into the hands of the Suena-speaking community within this generation. Together, we can share the transformative power of God’s Word.
Program Goals
- Advance Old Testament Translation
- Enhance Translator Skills
- Strengthen Back Translation Capacity
- Provide Necessary Tools and Resources
- Foster Emotional and Spiritual Well-Being
Program Plan
Step 1
Advance Old Testament Translation
- Organize community testing to validate translations for cultural and scriptural relevance.
- Translate and draft five Old Testament books, starting with Exodus and Numbers.
- Conduct group checks and back translations to ensure accuracy and clarity.
Step 2
Enhance Translator Skills
- Provide back translation workshops to refine translator skills and techniques.
- Conduct Paratext #2 workshop to improve software usage and translation speed.
- Host Rev79 workshop to train teams on reporting systems and app functionality.
Step 3
Support Emotional and Spiritual Health
- Encourage fellowship and spiritual growth through team-building activities.
- Organize a trauma healing workshop to address emotional and spiritual challenges.
- Provide transportation and accommodations for participants to attend the workshop.
Meet the Local Team
team members
• Kepa Semu – Translator & Project Coordinator
• Joe Soweni – Translator & Team Lead
• Helen Ausa – Translator
• Sola Uwi – Translator
• Aki Dasiga – Translator
• Bego Tera – Translator
