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Steve and Judy Van Rooy’s passion for God’s Word led them on a journey of impact, hardships and generosity.

The Story of the St. Lawrence Island Yupik New Testament.

August 1, 2022

Located 150 miles off the coast of mainland Alaska, St. Lawrence Island has been home to the Yupik people for over 2,000 years. And after almost 60 years of translation work, the community has the complete Yupik New Testament!

Discover more about this beautiful island and its people, learn the incredible story of the Yupik New Testament translation, and hear from the translation team, local pastors and the Yupik community as they describe what it’s like to finally read God’s Word in their language.

Celebrate God’s Masterpiece: His People!

No matter our language, culture or country, we are all made in God’s image.

Greek Room: Strengthening Translation Quality

Bible translation is advancing at an unprecedented rate. In order to meet this demand, Wycliffe is collaborating with the University of Southern California on an advanced technological project called Greek Room to provide translators with the support they need.

After 115 years, the Roviana people finally received the complete Word of God in their own language. And now God is using the Roviana Bible more than imagined!