Opportunity

More than 2,000 years after the resurrection of Jesus Christ, thousands of language groups around the world still have little to no access to God’s Word. In a few short years, that number could be zero—thanks to advances in technology and the united efforts of Bible translation organizations, churches, and generous individuals all over the world. Ending Bible poverty is no easy mission; it requires training local translators, advances in technology to accelerate translation work, critical supplies such as computers and internet access, and a network of resources for printing and distribution. But the impact of this life-changing work echoes through eternity as people encounter the gospel for the very first time!

Transformation

When you give to and pray for the Bible translation cause, you join a global movement that is opening God’s Word in countries, cities, and villages around the world. With each project completed, new communities can finally experience the story of God’s love for themselves.

We can see the finish line—if Bible translation teams can just receive the training, computers, and resources they need to begin.

Once equipped with the necessary supplies, translators attend regional workshops, where they experience and learn best practices from global experts. Years before full Bibles are printed, translators share portions of translated Scripture with waiting communities to gather feedback from those who will use the completed Bibles, building anticipation among local churches and accelerating distribution to those who hunger for God’s Word.

We cannot reach this milestone alone. American Bible Society relies on people like you, as well as the following global networks:

• United Bible Societies, a fellowship of 156 national Bible Societies working in more than 240 countries and territories, provides on-the-ground staff and expertise to translate, publish, distribute, and help people meaningfully engage with the Bible. This includes supporting translation projects for endangered and indigenous languages, safeguarding cultural identities and linguistic diversity while serving all people with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.

• illumiNations is a collective impact alliance of Bible translation partners collaborating under the Every Tribe Every Nation name—including American Bible Society, Wycliffe, and Seed Company—and resource partners working together to see all people gain access to God’s Word. Through the All Access Goals, this alliance aims to eradicate Bible poverty and expand access to God’s Word to by 2033.

Prayer Points

• Pray for Bible translators on the ground, that God would provide wisdom and strength as they strive to make his Word available in communities worldwide.

• Ask God to provide the training, technology, and support needed for translation teams around the world.

• Pray for the one billion people still waiting for access to the Bible in their heart language. Ask God to guide them and provide for them as they wait to read his Word in the language they think in, pray in, and dream in.

• Thank God for the church leaders and generous individuals who make it possible for Bible translators to do their work across the globe.