The impact of training Bible translators in subjects like Exegesis is not limited to the translators’ personal lives but is often reflected in the whole community. “My church is ever happy whenever I am back from such a training program because, as a consequence, I always teach with a difference. Read more…
An Introduction to Greek was one of the subjects taught in India in November 2021. “When I attended these classes I realised the importance of studying Greek. After all, the New Testament authors wrote in Greek. The course has enabled me to find the original words and meanings using Paratext. Read more…
The training in Literary studies impacted the translators in India in November 2021. “This course helped us to understand what kinds of tools an author can use to put his message together so that we can better understand it. Whether figurative, symbolic, dramatic, imagery or original language, we are now Read more…
A training event for oral Bible translators was successfully conducted in Southeast Asia in July 2021. The translation team was both excited and honoured to be part of making a difference in their communities through Bible translation. “I am very joyful for in the near future we will have the Bible Read more…
“The Writer’s Development course has enabled me to think critically of how to train native speakers to develop their writing skills in their mother tongues. This course has enabled me to assess how cultural impacts on the community will be more effective by indigenous writers than by someone outside the Read more…
“Exegesis helped us a lot. We learned about Bible geography, the timeline of Old and New Testament, and the overview and outline of each book. Knowing the backgrounds and contexts of the books helps us to understand the author’s intentions. Through this subject, I could understand the plan of God Read more…
The biennial Bible Translation Conference was held 15-19 October 2021 – this time completely online. Hundreds of people from all over the world attended to hear and share experiences of Bible translation related work and training. “I knew how to use FLEx before for word and text collection, and for Read more…
Having received the training on sound and writing systems will benefit the whole community of the small tribe of Purum in India. “I’m excited to have literature and a Bible in my language. I would like to read and write in my language – and read the word of God Read more…
Bible translation is believed to bring about tremendous transformation in Kenya as the scriptures are being translated and presented in the heart language of the people. “Many hearts are going to yield to the power of the cross, and many churches will be planted. We will not have people who Read more…
The first online training event in Nigeria was conducted in September 2020 for the subjects of Computer & Digital Literacy, Phonology, and Orthography. “Despite being used to face-to-face learning, the translators were able to adopt this new modern type of learning (through Zoom) for the first time in their lives. Read more…