Our goal at Wycliffe Associates is to provide precise,
accurate translations of the Bible as quickly and efficiently as possible. One
of the ways we are doing this is the institution of what we call BTAKs or Bible
Translation Acceleration Kits. These kits include a laptop computer; satellite
communication terminal; solar panel; battery; and power supply. This technology
can change lives and save souls! Technology is the present and the future of
Bible Translation.
These BTAKs give indigenous people groups the access and
ability to communicate and translate faster and faster. What used to take a
team of translators weeks, months, or sometimes years now using the BTAKs takes
only minutes! This communication ranges from things such as “how should I
translate this word?” to “can we move on to checking for accuracy now?” It has
sped up the drafting phase of a translation from 2-4 years, to less than half.
It is incredible!
Since its installation in Wycliffe Associates has sent teams
to install over 200 BTAKs all around the globe. With the current staff and resources
we have the plan and intention to install over 250 more next year. That means
in just two short years there could potentially be close to 500 new Bible
translations beginning! What an incredible time for the church we live in!
Almost 500 translations being started is a record for the
history of Bible translation. It is more in two years than in the last three decades. What
an incredible accomplishment. But the process does not end with the BTAKs, they
are only the beginning. Still much more today with over 3000 languages that are still in need.
One a draft is completed we then have the arduous task of
checking for biblical accuracy, cultural sensitivity, making sure it is understandable, and
readable. Then it goes to further editing and finally to completion. It is a long process that still takes months
if not years, But it is exponentially faster than any other time in history!
What an honor and privilege it is to be a part of this
ministry accomplishing great feats for Jesus and for reaching the world for
Him!
In His name,
Andrew J. Belcher
Or send checks with my ministry account number M10826 ON A SEPARATE PAGE ATTACHED TO THE CHECK payable to:
Wycliffe Associates
11450 Translation Way
P.O.Box 620143
Orlando, FL 32862
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