by Emily Wilson | Feb 3, 2015 | Acts, Official Blog, press release
LBT partnered translation makes way for Jesus Film The Likɔɔnl (Komba) New Testament was dedicated in Ghana in November 2014. On that same day, the Jesus Film in Likɔɔnl was debuted. Although LBT had little to do with the Jesus Film project, it was only...
by Emily Wilson | Sep 17, 2014 | Acts, Literacy, Missionary Stories, Official Blog
It was an inspiring day at the LBT Service Center in Aurora, Illinois, as Rev. Tim and Lisa Beckendorf shared with the staff about how the Khwe people of Botswana are encountering God through his Word. Of more than 29 languages in Botswana, Tim says, citing...
by Taylor Pindras | Jul 16, 2014 | Acts, Engaging Scripture, Literacy, Technology
We printed booklets of Scripture late last year for our work in Botswana. Since many people cannot read, we also purchased AudiBible units so people can listen to the Bible in Khwedam. The response to both has been great. In fact, there is a higher demand for the...
by Karen Campbell | Dec 18, 2013 | Acts, Official Blog
God’s Word is sharper than a double-edged sword, and speaks to people’s hearts. We are hearing testimonies how listening to God’s Word in their language is touching people, and changing their lives. A young man from Mbodjanga said, “I used to spend a lot of time...
by Calvin Inman | Mar 7, 2012 | Acts, Engaging Scripture, Partner Stories, Technology
Here’s a great story from our friends at The Institute for Sierra Leonean Languages (TISLL): All glory, praise and honor to God Almighty. Krio is 80% spoken in Sierra Leone and TISLL is working assiduously in getting people to read and write their languages very well....