Category: Ministry

Two more UPG’s on the verge…

Two more UPG’s on the verge…

After many years of preparation, the missionary team in North Wahgi in Papua New Guinea is ready to begin teaching the Bible in the language of the people for the very first time. Excitement is building as Monday draws closer. The Hulleys and Wilsons will begin in Genesis and chronologically layout the truth of the […]
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Busy few weeks, but oh so worth it!

Busy few weeks, but oh so worth it!

What a neat week this has been…two opportunities to share the Gospel, completely unexpected and very encouraging. Some local business folks came in for lunch and a tour; something we really enjoy doing. As a result, it led right into an explanation of why New Tribes Mission exists and what it is we do here at New Tribes […]
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Most important place on earth Friday

Most important place on earth Friday

There are days when we wonder “What in the world is going on that really matters?” Find yourself there recently? Well today…could we be so bold as to suggest something that God is completely thrilled with? If He was only able to be in one place at a time (and we know that is not […]
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Where do New Tribes Bible Institute students come from?

Where do New Tribes Bible Institute students come from?

As you can see…they come from all over the US…every corner of the country. We also have students from Korea and Germany. The Lord moves in hearts to bring us quite the variety. Singles, newly weds, couples married for 10 years or more, families with 1-5 children or more at times. We never know just […]
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Our 31st Semester?!!! God is so amazing!

Our 31st Semester?!!! God is so amazing!

Utterly amazed, incredibly humbled, thrilled to the heart…a sense of joy causes our spirits to lift up praise and thanksgiving to our God. He has sustained us and much more these past 30 semesters…15 years now at New Tribes Bible Institute. We look back and can hardly believe it. And yet…here they come; another NTBI […]
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She’s got what it takes!

She’s got what it takes!

How do you finish a translation of the New Testament in a tribal language? What does it take? An understanding that God wants this done and the people need it more than anything else. Here’s a real life story of what is taking place right now in Siawi…
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Reno wrapped up early…Thank You Lord!

Reno wrapped up early…Thank You Lord!

We started on May 23…meeting together to pray and assign teams to work on different areas of the school; emptying apartments, staging appliances, removing flooring, baseboards, old cabinets. Facing a deadline of August 5, we jumped into one of the largest renovation projects we have ever faced at NTBI…installing new water and drain lines, kitchen cabinets, sinks and […]
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After 25 years…timber!

After 25 years…timber!

    After over 25 years, the” Big Fort” that has been the home of 100’s of kids’ summer fun on the playground at NTBI Jackson is history. It took a complete morning for our group of 8 PPD guys to demolish this relic, as well as 4 trips with the dump trailer. The back yard is […]
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Hundreds visit tribal village

Hundreds visit tribal village

Remember the first time you ever told someone about Jesus? Excitement, anticipating their response, praying for the right words and understanding, hoping they would believe and be born again. It is a privilege isn’t it? Well this week, NTBI sent a team of incredible staff and students to The Big Ticket Music Festival to represent NTM […]
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66 Graduates Face the Real Test

66 Graduates Face the Real Test

What do you get if you combine sunshine, 612 people, some special speakers, special music and 66 really special students who have completed two yeaars of studying God’s Word? A really great graduation day at New Tribes Bible Institute in Jackson MI. Over 275 family members attended the senior class brunch, after which guests moved […]
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