Why Strategic Planning Matters in Bible Translation: A Look at the 3-Box Solution Bible translation is more than just converting words from one language to another. It’s about bridging cultural gaps, engaging communities, and ensuring that people receive the Word of God in the language that speaks to their hearts. How does such a complex... The post Why Strategic Planning Matters in Bible Translation appeared first on Lutheran Bible Translators ..read more

A Pastor’s Reflections on Ethiopia’s Church and Bible Translation MovementSeveral years ago, Pastor Michael Pottschmidt of St. Paul’s Concordia traveled to Ethiopia with Lutheran Bible Translators. “I saw a church absolutely dedicated to reaching more and more people with the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” he remembers, “[their] evangelism outreach is not a tacked-on piece, an... The post Evangelism at the Heart of Growth appeared first on Lutheran Bible Translators ..read more

Overcoming Challenges to Bring Scripture to All Location  How far is your commute? Translators often drive several hundred miles over unpaved, rural roads. The Zaka community in Papua New Guinea travel four hours by boat and scale a mountain to reach the church circuit headquarters.  Environment  Do you ever experience an uncomfortable work atmosphere? Hailu,... The post Barriers to Bible Translation appeared first on Lutheran Bible Translators ..read more

 Lutheran Bible Translators is dedicated to seeing translation projects started, continued, and completed with excellence. Through 60 years of Bible translation, certain assessments have risen to the top as critical for determining project success. These assessments make up the Language Exploration stage; an on-going dialogue with the community and stakeholders which Regional Director Sarah Esala... The post What is Language Exploration?  appeared first on Lutheran Bible Translators ..read more

A Glimpse into Missionary Aviation TrainingEach spring, JAARS (Jungle Aviation And Relay Service) hosts a “Pre-Field Orientation” (PFO) for pilots and mechanics, providing essential training led by experienced missionaries from the JAARS training department. This orientation is crucial in preparing participants to operate effectively in the challenging environments they will encounter on the mission field.... The post JAARS Pre-Field Orientation appeared first on Lutheran Bible Translators ..read more

Check out the latest update from our missionaries! GATHERING TOGETHER – Dr. Becky Grossmann LBT values relationships. We value all our partners. Partners like you who pray and support the various ministries, partners that carry on the work in various locations around the world, and partners that work remotely as missionaries or staff. Because this... The post Friday Field Notes appeared first on Lutheran Bible Translators ..read more

It’s exam week at Mekane Yesus Seminary! These ten students are the first cohort of the new Master of Arts in Bible Translation program sponsored by Lutheran Bible Translators. Most of these students are currently working in Bible Translation projects around Ethiopia. This week they are finishing up their first summer of classes, expanding their... The post Exam Week at Mekane Yesus Seminary appeared first on Lutheran Bible Translators ..read more

Check out the latest updates from our missionaries! ETULO NEW TESTAMENT – Rev. Chuck and Karen Tessaro Chuck had an interesting experience with the Etulo group. One day while going through Luke with the Etulo team, they got to a verse thatlooked good to Chuck, and so he said, “That verse is okay.” One member... The post Friday Field Notes appeared first on Lutheran Bible Translators ..read more

“[Transition] is kind of old hat for missionaries, but that doesn’t mean that it doesn’t affect us or impact us. It’s just that we’re not really surprised that a transition is imminent.” Missionaries must develop healthy ways to cope with change. Member Care Coordinator Ali Federwitz mentors fellow missionaries through transition and shared some of... The post Timeless Wisdom for Seasons of Transition appeared first on Lutheran Bible Translators ..read more

Did you know that once a month, our Prayer Partners gather together for an online prayer gathering? This is a precious time when we are able to connect our faithful prayer supporters with our partners working in the field. During the July prayer gathering, Rev. Linus Otronyi joined the meeting to share about his work... The post Monthly Prayer Gathering appeared first on Lutheran Bible Translators ..read more