CHURCH SPONSORSHIPS
Finish Life-Changing Bible Translations
Your Church Can Give Waiting People the Joy of Knowing Jesus
Most Americans have no idea.
While our world speaks more than 7,000 languages, a complete Bible translation exists in just 795 of them. Over 1.5 billion people still lack access to the full Bible in the language they know best.
Though these people groups are small and are often overlooked by the eyes of the world, Jesus sees them and loves them—and so can you.
That’s why we’re calling on missions-minded churches in the U.S. to do something amazing together.
Your church can end the wait for Scripture.
In countries from Angola to Bangladesh to Venezuela, 20 Scripture translation projects are approaching the finish line. What’s needed now is the final push: completing the translations and delivering first Bibles to millions of waiting people.
That’s where your church comes in. We may not be on the frontlines translating the Word. But we can pray, and we can give!
Churches like yours can join the movement as Bible translation sponsors. American Bible Society connects your support to the local teams of believers translating God’s Word for their people. Together we can finish and launch Scripture for all 20 language communities by 2028.
Meet one of the communities you'll bless:
You reach the unreached: A first Bible means a first real encounter with the name of Jesus. Your church can provide the spiritual turning point for an entire people group.
You fuel every other ministry: Evangelism, discipleship, and church planting all depend on having Scriptures that the local people can actually understand.
You help fulfill the Great Commission: Jesus said to make disciples of all nations. By supporting Bible translation, your local church participates in the global story God is writing.
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“It’s hard not to cry with joy. This people group will now have the Word of God in their heart language for generations to come.”
How your church can make a difference:
Every church sponsor helps place first Bibles into the hands of waiting people. These support levels show what it takes to reach the goal together. When you give, you’ll receive powerful updates from the field as people receive life-changing access to the Word for the very first time.
| Sponsorship Level | Approx. Chapters Translated | Churches Needed |
|---|---|---|
| $20,000* | 20 | 10 |
| $10,000 | 10 | 30 |
| $5,000 | 5 | 50 |
| $2,500 | 2 | 100 |
| $1,000,000 Goal to Complete 20 Scriptures for 33 Million Speakers | ||
*Churches giving $20,000+ may choose a specific language community to sponsor.
“This project is ending, but my journey with the Word isn’t. I want to help people know the truth about Jesus—and I want to do it in the language of their heart.”
Ready to make your gift?
Give securely online.
Your church can make its gift in minutes.
Prefer to mail a check?
Many churches do. Make checks payable to:
American Bible Society
P.O. Box 8914
Topeka, KS 66608-9983
Write “Finish and Launch” in the memo line.
Have questions first?
Email us at FinishAndLaunch@AmericanBible.org and we’ll help your team take the next step.
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