Essentially Translatable

Opportunities are emerging to connect with language communities without Scripture. Founder of They Need the Bible Rev. Andrew Olson describes how technology and innovative methods are building bridges to hard-to-reach regions of the world to translate God’s Word.

Keeping with tradition and updating for the next innovative period in the Bible translation movement. 

Millions of people remain in the dark as to what God’s Word actually says. Hope is found in the light of Scripture when it is accessed in a language that they understand best. Lutheran Bible Translators’ new logo shows that movement from darkness to light, through the Word and into the world. 

Listen in as Creative Lead Caleb Rodewald unpacks the new look of Lutheran Bible Translators. 

Scripture is more than words. 

When passionate local leaders are equipped with the resources, time, and capacity, more language communities will be reached with God’s Word. More people will experience the hope, life, and transformation that Scripture brings. 

In this episode, Executive Director Dr. Rich Rudowske casts the vision for More Than Words – a Campaign for Scripture Impact.  

It's that time of year! Cozy up by the fire or in your favorite chair and take a Christmas tour around the world with Lutheran Bible Translators.

Lutheran Bible Translators’ Executive Director elect, Dr. Rich Rudowske, explores four responses to Advent and Christ’s Second Coming.   

Gain perspective beyond daily life to see more of how God is working. 

Lutheran Bible Translators’ missionaries recount the amazing sights and sounds of Scripture dedications around the world. Listen in to the stories of impact as people received God’s Word for the first time in their own language.

Discover a new tool for digging into God’s Word! TIPs (Translation Insights and Perspectives) is a free database to see how language communities around the world are translating Scripture.

Rich and Emily interviewed TIPs Creator Jost Zetzsche in this episode to learn how the Church can gain insight, perspective, and enrichment from Bible translation efforts.

"In 2018 the Kalanga full Bible was translated and there was much rejoicing. And the Lost Book has now returned to the Kalanga people." — Dr. Mike Rodewald

Dr. Mike Rodewald served alongside the Kalanga language community in Botswana in the 1990s and early 2000s. Kalanga people explained to Bible translation missionaries that they were waiting for the Lost Book to return.

Watch The Lost Book (Kalanga) video.

“It’s not widely talked about, but I think stress is one of the biggest threats to overall health.” — Valerie Federwitz 

Lutheran Bible Translators’ Nutrition and Wellness Consultant Valerie Federwitz provides support for missionaries and staff in discussing their wellness concerns and goals.  

“And it’s the church that is owning this and doing this, which is exciting. We’re joining them and the Spirit of God and the work that is being done there.” — Sarah Esala

Sarah Esala serves as the Regional Director for Southern and Eastern Africa, Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea. She works with international partners to engage in Bible translation, literacy, and Scripture engagement activities so that God’s Word can be made known in relevant and clear ways.