Videos of transformation

For many Indigenous people, hearing Scripture in the heart language affirms belonging in the family of God. In this video you will learn more about this important ministry among the Blackfoot. It's happening right here in Canada.

Length 02:43 Many people take it for granted that the Bible is available in their own language, and are unaware that there are hundreds of millions without that privilege – mostly from smaller, often marginalised language groups. This video explains in just under three minutes why translating the Bible is transformative for these communities, bringing greater equality, empowerment and justice. (Produced by the United Bible Societies, used with permission.)

Length 03:38 In one African country, an amazing collaborative partnership is transforming the work of Bible translation. Learn more about this story in Advancing the Scriptures.

Length 01:09 | Imagine reading the Bible in a second language you learned in high school. Would you get frustrated and give up? For so many people around the world, that’s their reality because they have no Scripture in the language they understand best. But things are changing and you can be part of the story!

Length 05:07 Few people know about a profoundly essential role in the Bible translation ministry. And due to a worldwide shortage, it is creating a massive bottleneck. This bottleneck prevents people, churches, and communities from receiving the Bible in the language they understand best. Take a trip to Ethiopia and hear Getachew’s compelling narrative in, It Impacts Everything — A Bible translation consultant’s story.

Length 1:40 God is using Scriptures, in the languages and forms people understand best, to transform lives in many countries and cultures. But millions of people around the world still have no access to His Word. Find out more in this engaging video. (Wycliffe Pillar)

Length 04:42 Abel could easily have given up, but he persevered. Thanks to the Lord and Abel’s dedicated team, a growing number of people in the Ethiopian Deaf community are finding purpose in Jesus. Step into a new world and discover a vibrant culture within sign language Bible translation. (Special thanks to Door International for permission to use two Scripture video portions in this film.)

Length 01:46 Literacy opens doors and changes lives. It benefits the individual, the church, and the community. Learn more about the critical work of literacy in Wycliffe through this animated motion designed video. (Wycliffe Pillar)

Length 02:55 John Wycliffe is known as the Morning Star of the Reformation. The work and legacy of this dedicated servant of Christ helped change history, planting seeds for generations of Bible translators from thousands of language groups. Watch this richly textured animation to learn more.