Not Forgotten in Prayer

Northern Africa stretches from the Atlantic in the west to the Red Sea in the east and is a region shaped by the vast Sahara desert, the Nile River, and centuries of human movement, trade, and faith.

The world may dismiss the church and ignore the Bible—but God does not.

It is easy to forget Eurasia stands at the center of the biblical narrative. No other region spans as much land or holds as many people.

Community checks and review committees might sound dry…but the reality might surprise you.

Bible poverty runs deep in Central Africa. Communities and tribes in this region often live in hard-to-reach places and sometimes feel forgotten by God or overlooked by people. 

Consultants and exegetes rarely take the spotlight. But without them, indigenous-led Bible translation would come to a stop.

In the book of Acts, Paul saw a vision: a man from Macedonia pleading, “Come over and help us.” Paul sailed across the sea, stepped onto European soil, and met Lydia. As this Gentile heard the gospel, the Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was said by Paul. She believed, and her household received baptism. Praise God, this newly reborn woman’s home became the birthplace of the first church in Europe.

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

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

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.

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.