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SIL International Director Michel Kenmogne explains why language projects now focus on greater localisation to create pathways for engaging with churches and establishing more projects for languages still without any translated Scripture.
There is a growing Bible Translation Movement (BTM) in Indonesia, with local translation organisations being established to train local translators for this important work. However, training and facilitation, and resourcing and technical expertise are all desperately needed. Wycliffe Australia CEO, Max Sahl, explains shares how the New Testament dedication in Ambon celebrates Wycliffe's partnership in the gospel with our Indonesian brothers and sisters.
What does it truly look like to 'love your neighbour'? Lyn Wake takes a look at this famous command and suggests that the best way to love a neighbour is to reflect the love of Jesus.
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.
David and Lilian Saxby are translation facilitators for the Ambonese Malay language in the Maluku Islands, Indonesia. They share how the Ambonese Malay New Testament dedication has improved the community's sense of identity and understanding of God's Word.
John Noya works with the Ambonese Malay Scripture Engagement team. He shares with Wycliffe Today about the importance of having Scripture available in a language that people can understand for themselves.
Pastor Telly Persunay leads a church in Ambon which is the main protestant denomination in the Maluku Islands. She shares what it is like to be one of the pastors involved in checking the translation of the Ambonese Malay New Testament.
Steve is a translator with the Ambonese Malay translation team. He explains why a mother tongue translation is necessary for helping Ambonese Malay speakers understand God's Word in a culturally relevant way that speaks to their hearts.
Soonbeom is a church relations coordinator from South Korea working with local translators on the Papuan Malay (PM) ministry team to engage with local churches, government and community groups. Soonbeom shares what he has learned about team collaboration and trust during this time.
During a local church visit, the Papuan Malay Scripture engagement team met an evangelist who told them how instrumental the PM materials were in seeing 90 people in one village come to faith in Jesus and be baptised! Keep reading to discover more.
Thanks for your patience...Waiting is hard, isn't it. But imagine waiting 2000 years for Scripture in your language! Thanks for your patience. And thanks for your generous support which will help bring the long wait to an end...
