In a difficult-to-reach region of Africa, at least 27 partners are working together to bring God’s Word to the area. These partners include eight churches representing multiple denominations.

This project is the first component of a 10-year regional strategy that is responding to the requests of churches in this area. It’s designed to empower and equip these churches to advance the Great Commission in this region and beyond.

We give glory to God for His work in these communities. This cluster project started in December 2023, and lives are already changing — lives like Basira’s.*

“My life has greatly changed.”

Basira lives in a part of Africa where people have endured decades of conflict and instability. Sadly, Basira’s husband died during these times, leaving her to raise their 3-year-old son by herself.

Feeling alone in the midst of her sorrow and struggles, Basira heard the message that Jesus loves her and died for her sins. God touched Basira’s heart in that moment, and she chose to follow Him.

Since that day, Basira has joined a Bible translation team, where she is working to bring the Good News of Jesus to her people in a language and format they can clearly understand.

“My life has greatly changed in the things of God,” she said. “The process of translating the Bible stories has helped me to preach and share the gospel in a much better way than previously.”

God is using Basira and other local translators to accelerate Bible translation in communities waiting for His Word in their language.

A growing relationship with the Lord

Kendi* is part of the same cluster project as Basira. Bible translation efforts in Kendi’s community are helping to deepen his commitment to Jesus.

“I used to pray only on Sundays,” Kendi said, “but now I pray regularly.”

Kendi’s walk with God strengthened after he joined the local Bible translation team and began translating Scripture in his own language. Now he is participating in the vital work that is helping other people come to know Jesus and follow Him wholeheartedly.

“Every time I open the Bible, I desire more of the Word of God in my life,” he said. “I used to get angry quickly, but now I can control my anger.”

When people receive Scripture in a language and format they clearly understand, God uses it to change hearts and mold lives into the image of Christ. That’s what Kendi — and many others in his community — are experiencing today.

The Holy Spirit is moving and working in the lives of people like Basira and Kendi — and through churches in Africa and all around the world! Bible translation is truly a global partnership that God is using to strengthen churches, disciple believers and bring the Good News to entire communities.

Thank you for your prayers, gifts and advocacy in support of Bible translation. Your participation enables Wycliffe and our global partners to say yes when communities in Africa and around the world ask for help to translate Scripture.

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