Today we’re offering a free, downloadable PDF, thanks to positive feedback on our recent series on spiritual impact. Now you can grab the entire series within one 6-page document that’s easy to save and share. We also tweaked the contentRead more…
Measuring the Spiritual Impact of Scripture Translation? Yes, It’s Possible!
In 2004 an amazing feast was prepared for the Gofa community in Ethiopia. For the first time, they could feast on God’s Word in Gofa — a language spoken by 233,000 people. Gofa translators had just completed the Gospel ofRead more…
Our Language No Longer Matters, or So We Thought
Today’s post reveals one final, surprising conclusion of a recent experiment in the Gofa community of Ethiopia. In case you missed it, you can learn more about that experiment in Measuring the Spiritual Impact of Scripture Translation? Yes, It’s Possible!Read more…
Scripture In Mission – Drama
Harriet Hill from Forum of Bible Agencies International introduces a comedic drama illustrating the different media through which the Bible is communicated. Download Options PC users: Right click a link and choose “Save as” to download file. Mac users: CommandRead more…
Scripture in Mission – Michel Kenmogne
Dr Michel Kenmogne from Cameroon asks why more than one billion people do not have adequate access to the Scriptures in their local language. He discusses the importance of translation of the Bible into local languages, not only the majorityRead more…
Scripture in Mission – Fergus Macdonald
After an introduction to the session by the moderator, Fergus MacDonald of the United Kingdom explores why the Scriptures are not transforming lives in regions where they are abundantly available. He looks briefly at our approach to Bible reading. DownloadRead more…
Full Session: Scripture in Mission Multiplex
Directions: Click the play button in the video window above to watch all videos from the session in order. Alternatively, you may advance to a specific part of the session by using the next arrow or by clicking the playlistRead more…
Why is it so important to eliminate Bible poverty? Part 3
Why is it so important to eradicate Bible poverty? Another reason is that even in the most remote and challenging places where Bible translation is needed, God has already gone ahead of us. Think about the many examples of GodRead more…
Why is it so important to eradicate Bible Poverty? Part 2
Why is it so important to eliminate Bible poverty? A second reason is that God’s Word in the heart language penetrates deeply George Whitefield, the great 18th-century evangelist, was hounded by a group of detractors who called themselves the “Hell-fireRead more…
Missing Peoples: The Unserved “One-Fourth” World: Especially Buddhists, Hindus & Muslims
Editor’s Note: This Cape Town 2010 Advance Paper has been written by S. Kent Parks (1) and John Scott as an overview of the topic to be discussed at the Multiplex session on “Missing Peoples: The Unserved ‘One-Fourth’ World.” ResponsesRead more…