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Bible Training 

For both Bible translators overseas and “senders” in the home country, Bible training is critical to spiritual development. Use Bible study materials to keep your reading fresh and to help you dig deeper. Consider also attending Bible school or seminary. The resources below are a good place to start a study of the Bible. You may also want to check out your church library or your local Christian bookstore for audio sermons, books, etc.

• The Navigators Bible Reading Plan
• A.W. Tozer Devotional
• American Bible Society Resources and Study Tools

Language Education

For work in linguistics, translation or literacy, consider studying Greek or Hebrew. For a specific area of the world, study the country’s national or trade language.

In college, taking an introductory linguistics or phonetics course. Look for a school with a good applied-linguistics program.

See our training page for options and for guidelines on choosing an appropriate program.

Cultural Education

Anthropology is another important area of training for cross-cultural mission work. Any courses in this subject will be helpful.

Remember, Many Gifts are Needed

God has given each person unique talents and interests. Develop your God-given abilities and be confident that He can use you for His work. The job of translating Scripture requires a diverse team of support personnel working behind the scenes to accomplish the task. Some of these roles include:

• Teachers
• Managers
• Pilots
• Computer programmers and network specialists
• Accountants
• Construction and maintenance workers
• Designers, writers and media specialists

Click here to search open positions.