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Indigenous Bible translators are the true heroes on the front-lines of the Great Commission movement to bring Scripture to every language community.

With grateful hearts, we thank God for His kindness in 2024—for His grace that empowered the work of our hands.

Southern Africa—a vibrant region encompassing South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Lesotho, and Swaziland—captures the imagination with its breathtaking contrasts.

Our latest At A Glance report explores a groundbreaking Bible translation tool: AiBT (artificial intelligence immersed Bible translation).

Translating the Bible into many languages holds immense spiritual and cultural significance. This monumental task not only facilitates the spread of the Gospel but also fosters communal growth.

While approximately one billion precious people live without access to the Lord’s firmly fixed Word, many Christians are laser-focused on ensuring these life-giving words reach the bibleless. The body of Christ will not forget – no matter how small or remote – every language community matters to us … and to God.

‍Imagine hearing the most important message of your life in a language that doesn’t quite make sense. Like reading a love letter through a foggy window — you understand the words, but the depth, the warmth, the connection — it’s just not the same.

Did you know millions in Asia still wait to read or hear God’s Word in their language? Despite persecution in this region, God moves powerfully, and you can join this Kingdom expansion through prayer.

Read how the Great Shepherd called a Roma man to expand His Kingdom. ‍

WOW! 2025. Have you made any resolutions for 2025? Broken any already? Not even started? Wondering what a resolution is?

We have all felt alone or lonely. Some of us may even have felt God has forgotten us. Thankfully, we have a plethora of other believers, churches, online devotionals, and prayer hotlines around us in Western cultures to whom we can reach out for encouragement.

At first glance, it seems no one cares.  ‍ Millions of precious people live and die without knowing the abiding comfort of Psalm 23 .  ‍...

Read our latest edition of At A Glance to discover how God uses unity to reach the nations through Bible translation.

In many regions, militant religious groups actively harass, torment, torture, and even kill those practicing different faiths, despite the absence of legal restrictions at the national level.

The Bible offers timeless wisdom that resonates deeply, especially in challenging times. In the midst of these prophesied tribulations, there are unsung heroes who embody resilience and faith.

Explore the heart and mission of The Word for the World in our latest quarterly report - the beauty of a complete Bible in the hands of a language community.

Imagine believing God has forgotten your people. Of the more than 7,000 languages in the world today, more than 3,000 still do not have His Word.

For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen. – Romans 11:36, ESV The words “artificial...

Churches by the thousands are without His life-giving Word in a language that speaks directly to their hearts - one billion people still live in Bible poverty. 

Discover the innovation in accelerated Gospel movement—Oral Bible Translation.