Writings

If you know much about All-Nations Bible Translation, you will have no doubt heard how All-Nations partners with churches to do translation and church planting.

Theoretical Backdrop

I read a quote recently that said “Imagine living life so carefully that there are no signs you lived at all." I can’t get over it. I keep thinking about that quote. It stirs deep within me varying emotions.

I live in a town full of subsistence farmers. Some of them have supplementary income sources, but their primary food source is the corn that they grow on their mountain fields. I do not have my own cornfield, but I sometimes accompany my friends when they go out to cultivate their land.

A Maturing Local Church

Teams work hard at Bible translation and community development. Their efforts serve a larger purpose: a maturing local church. Though they hope to be there for many years, some day the team will leave. They want to establish a local church that is able to continue without them.

SERVING THE WHOLE PERSON AND THE WHOLE COMMUNITY

Over one billion people, according to a report published within the past year by IMB, fall into the categories of unengaged and/or unreached with less than 2% Evangelical Christians and no active church planting within that group during the past two years.

Culture Learning Brings Fresh Insight

“Verily I say unto you, except ye be converted and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.” ~ Jesus (Matthew 18:3)

Three recent posts cover subjects cross-cultural workers need to engage:

The Art of Crossing Cultures, by Pauline H.

I truly was a spectator. I did not know the culture. And I could not understand the language. But even if I could have, I am confident I could not have understood the topics being discussed. I mean, I grew up around vehicles, but I sure lack a robust understanding of their mechanics.