Tag: write

unwritten languages

unwritten languages

Did you know that there are over 6,000 spoken languages in the world today, and only about half exist in written form? That means there are over 450 million people who still do not have a way to write their own language. This impacts the work of the Church because without writing, these groups do […]
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and we’re off…

and we’re off…

for another adventure! This time we are returning to the lovely country of Colombia with its dramatic rainforests, mountains, and colorful cultures. We will need to pack warm clothes because temperatures in Bogotá will be cooler than most of the places we travel (44 – 65 F). But the delicious hot chocolate and Colombian coffee […]
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back from the other side (…of the world!)

back from the other side (…of the world!)

We had such an awesome time in Indonesia! We were able to work with 18 different language groups, encouraging tribal church leaders and missionary teams of the importance of literacy skills so that people can read the Bibles in their own languages. A great Bible translation will not have the life-changing effect that God desires, if […]
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Loving God’s Word!

Loving God’s Word!

God's life-changing Word is impacting lives around the world. But what about those who cannot read It? Literacy ministries equip people to read His Message and then share It with others!
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Equipping missionary candidates in Bolivia to serve in literacy

Equipping missionary candidates in Bolivia to serve in literacy

Joyce & I, along with our friend and co-worker Wendy Rees, are teaching classes on literacy programs to missionary candidates here in Bolivia. These classes cover ways that literacy is an important part of our goal of seeing strong tribal churches, how missionary teams can be working towards literacy even in those first months of language […]
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Old Testament Translation

Old Testament Translation

Please keep praying for the Kuna Old Testament translation project. The team is moving the draft through all the revisions and consultant checks. Pray that the translation will communicate clearly the life-changing truths of God’s Book to the Kuna people of Panama.
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Viva Mexico!

Viva Mexico!

Later this month Joyce and I will be going to Mexico, where we will travel with a consultant to a tribal area in the mountain and encourage the missionary team about church planting and producing literacy and Bible study materials. Then we will be attending a conference with participants from the New Tribes training centers from around the world. Because the tribal missionary […]
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