The world’s 300+ Deaf people groups have long been denied access to the Scriptures in their native languages – sign languages. But advancements in accessible technology have made sign language Bible translation a reality.
Most of the book serves as a practical resource and guide for those wanting to grow in their ability to leverage creative and critical thinking for organizational excellence and growth.
Bible translation consultants’ expertise and skills are pivotal in ensuring quality translations. The current shortage of consultants slows Bible translation progress. To overcome this problem, we must evaluate the root causes.
Lamp’s book provides a basic introduction to foundational spiritual disciplines and practices that are critical for all believers, but especially for those in cross-cultural ministry.
A comprehensive, or systematic theological approach is needed for staff care and wellbeing (otherwise known as member care).
Nurturing Faith examines the various ways that Christians are made; organized around five “C’s” for nurturing faith: cultural dynamics, criteria, colleagues, contexts, and conversations.
Missionaries involved in all aspects of ministry from church planting to discipleship to Bible translation must consider language in their strategies to effectively communicate the gospel. But multilingualism complicates decisions about which language(s) to use.
In this edited work, experts from a variety of disciplines discuss evangelism among immigrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in a North American context.
The rich and diverse landscape of Bible translation, today, brings together past wisdom and present innovative opportunities to meet ongoing challenges and explore new territories.
Bible translation initiates a cultural appropriation of Christian faith that deepens understanding and ownership of the gospel. In unchurched regions, it introduces Christian concepts. And where a Church is already established, it furthers spiritual maturity, theological formation, and identity affirmation.
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