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Bring Scripture to the Heart of the Jukun-Takum language community

This program not only focuses on the translation of the Book of Genesis but also emphasizes literacy development and active Scripture engagement among Jukun-Takum speakers. By fostering a deeper understanding of God’s Word, improving reading and writing proficiency, and promoting a culture of learning, this strategic endeavor seeks to empower the community and strengthen their faith in a meaningful way.

Through collaboration, training, and support, God’s Word can be brought to life for the Jukun-Takum language community, ensuring that Scripture impacts their lives today and for generations to come.

Building Foundations for Lasting Faith

Your prayers and financial support equip the Jukun-Takum language community to engage deeply with God’s Word for the first time. Together, we empower local translators and literacy educators to transform lives and foster a thriving reading culture, ensuring that every individual can access and understand Scripture in their heart language.

Steps of Bible Translation

Several distinct steps lead to Bible translations that are is clear, natural, and accurate.

1. Drafting
2. Team Checking
3. Community Review
4. Consultant Review
5. Publishing

See this in practice through the Komba Translation Timeline article.

Community Engagement is crucial to translation

A foundation of the Lutheran Bible Translators’ approach is community engagement.

A facilitator partner with local leadership to conduct research within the language community to determine the best course of action for the context. In many cases, a New Testament translation is pursued. However, a program can start with a smaller scale effort – the Gospels or a panoramic Bible. Unwritten languages may desire audio Scripture and build community interest from there.

Bible translation is not a solo endeavor, it is a journey for every language community.