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Lutheran Bible Translators has a vision for vibrant Christian communities to be deeply rooted in God’s Word and engaging fully in His mission. We want to see this vision accomplished in this generation! 

To make this vision a reality, the leadership team asked: What is crucial? What must we do as we serve in God’s mission? 

A man. A legion of demons. A herd of pigs. And Jesus. 

Rev. Dr. Rich Rudowske recounts how a Ghanaian community heard this Gospel account for the first time, which led to compassion and transformation. 

Tim grew up in Africa, but this was Erin’s first time to the continent! Missionaries Rev. Tim & Deaconess intern Erin Schulte shared about their recent visit to Cameroon to meet the Subula language community, who they will serve alongside in 2024.

Walk with them as they reflect on their recent trip. And hear their anticipation for the journey ahead of serving in God’s mission in Cameroon.

Both Eshinee Veith and Ruthie Wagner have served with Lutheran Bible Translators for over a decade. But their recent trip to Tanzania was full of new experiences as they served alongside translation teams! 

Listen in as Eshinee and Ruthie unpack the significance of investing in mission-minded leaders in the Bible translation movement.

From the time she was a little girl, Alyssa Petty has understood the impact of stewarding God’s gifts well.

Alyssa began serving as Director for Development at Lutheran Bible Translators on January 1st, but she has been with the organization since 2019.

Hear her story and why she’s passionate about getting men and women involved in the Bible translation movement through prayer, advocacy, and giving.

Seth Hinz just joined the team at Lutheran Bible Translators as Director for Branding + Marketing!  

For over 14 years, he has worked alongside churches, schools, universities, districts, and national ministries to develop messaging and marketing strategies. He is a founder of the resource Facebook group Lutheran Communicators, and he became a StoryBrand Certified Guide in 2019. 

To get in touch with Seth for your story sharing needs, visit sethhinz.com. 

Lutheran Bible Translators’ missionaries are committed to partnering alongside translation teams to put God’s Word in their hands in the language they know best. Scripture is more than words. It brings hope, life, and transformation. 

Listen in as Rev. Dr. Michael Megahan shares about his service in God’s mission with language communities in Botswana and Tanzania since 2004.

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.