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I don't know why they chose me!

Erik's life was transformed when he attended training to understand God's Word on a deeper level. Read about how the Trenem Tingting course helped Erik step into the role God chose for him.

After the storm: The growth of Bible translation in Vanuatu

Jared and Bethany Killey are Wycliffe Australia members who recently relocated to Vanuatu to work with SIL Vanuatu. Despite some serious challenges, the Killeys recently returned to Vanuatu to determine which language project they will join. Read about the ways God continues to sustain the family as they transition into their new island home.

Ready to reap a great harvest

Andrea Bryant is the Director for SIL Vanuatu. She shares about the need for more workers to join the incredible work God is doing there.

New project is 'a-o-kei'

Akei is one of the largest indigenous languages spoken in Espiritu Santo so it was selected as a language with which to begin a language project. Read about Paul and Nicola Mangohig's journey to joining in a new translation project to bring God's Word to the Akei people.

Steps to serving: A taste of Bible translation in Papua New Guinea

Last year, Helen Sahl and Eva McMaster led a group on a short-term trip to Papua New Guinea. They explain what the trip was about and the impact it has had on participants.

Silence is not always golden

If Deaf people can see, they can read the Bible, right? Not necessarily. Rebecca Thurrowgood explains why sign language translations of the Bible are important for helping Deaf communities engage with Scripture with the language they understand best.

The story behind the painting

What does this painting represent? Artist Meryl Sorenson painted it to celebrate the dedication of the Keley-i New Testament in the Philippines which her sister and brother-in-law were involved in translating in 1980. Discover more about the story behind the painting!

Tennis to translation

Belinda Fox shares her story of how God called her into Bible translation following a conversation with a tennis opponent.

The silver lining of endurance

Kathy Cummins has been involved in a Bible translation project for the past 17 years. In that time, she and her husband Bruce have faced many trials. Kathy shares what it means to persevere throughout the difficult times and discover the 'silver linings' that come from enduring with the help of the Lord.

Working hand in hand with the church

How does partnership with local churches support the work of Bible translation? Ibu Din shares what her experience has been like creating close relationships with church leaders to involve them in the translation process on the Ambonese Malay New Testament.

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