What excites you? What fuels your passion? For Wycliffe, it’s the incredible movement happening worldwide to bring the Bible to every language. We’re living in a season of profound “only-God” moments — times when God’s power is undeniably at work through His Church. The journey isn’t just about translation: It’s about transformation, hope and God’s love reaching every corner of the earth.

From Long Waits to a Vision of Hope: The Story Behind Vision 2025

For over 80 years, Wycliffe and our partner organizations have been working to translate the Bible into languages worldwide. But in 1999, we realized something: If we kept our pace, it would take over 150 years for Bible translation to begin in every remaining language. This timeline was simply unacceptable.

So we prayed for new solutions and guidance, and that’s when Vision 2025 was born — a bold goal to start a translation program in every language that needed one by the end of 2025.

Twenty-five years later, Vision 2025 is moving closer to becoming reality. Wycliffe and our partners have seen unprecedented acceleration in translation work. Less than 1,000 languages are left that need their first Bible translation to begin.

Nigeria’s Story: A Testament to God’s Movement

Let’s look at one place where God is moving powerfully: Nigeria. This West African nation has been historically known for being on the “Big Five” list of critical regions that needed Bible translation to start, along with East Asia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the global Deaf community.

Just two years ago, Nigeria had approximately 250 languages still waiting for Bible translation. But today, we’ve seen God’s hand at work in Nigeria. It is no longer on the “Big Five” list (and has been replaced with Cameroon as of Oct. 1, 2024), and only a few dozen languages still need translation work to start.

In countries like Nigeria, the story of translation is also a story of unity. As local communities, churches and linguists come together, God’s Word is transforming lives, building up communities and fostering a deep sense of hope and purpose.

A Movement Accelerating Beyond Expectation

Did you know that a new Bible translation begins approximately every 14 hours? This pace is unprecedented in Bible translation history.

To put that into perspective, between May 2019 and May 2021, a new language was engaged approximately every 120 hours, or about once every five days. Then from May 2021 to May 2023, that frequency accelerated to a new language about every 30 hours — just over one day per language. Now with translations beginning every 14 hours, we’re witnessing a pace that seemed unimaginable even a few years ago.

Every step forward reflects not only the incredible work and dedication of people across the globe but also God’s Spirit moving and empowering His people to bring hope through His Word faster than ever before. This rapid progress shows that God’s hand is guiding this mission, creating opportunities for Him to reach more people with the life-changing message of His love and salvation.

The Power of Saying “Yes” to God’s Invitation

Why does Bible translation matter? Imagine what it means for someone to have Scripture in the language they think in, dream in and pray in. When people receive the Bible in their language, hope takes root in their heart and transformation follows. Communities change for the better — fear fades from people’s lives and is replaced by hope. Through these translated Scriptures, individuals find peace, forgiveness and a purpose that transforms them from the inside out.

Each person who supports Bible translation plays a vital role in this incredible movement. Every time someone says “yes” to God’s invitation to support translation, they become part of this work, helping bring God’s Word to those who need it.

We Are the Generation to See the Bible Reaching All Peoples

We are the generation that will witness the Bible reaching every man, woman and child. This is a unique privilege and an extraordinary calling. For the first time in history, we’re on the cusp of making God’s Word available in all languages, including sign languages. This isn’t just a milestone; it’s a movement that echoes into eternity. Through this work, every person, no matter where they live or the language they use, will have the opportunity to understand God’s love and purpose for their lives.

Vision 2025’s focus isn’t on whether we reach every single language by that date. Instead, it’s about witnessing the incredible unity of God’s Church as people come together across cultures, languages and borders to start Bible translation.

Each person who partners with us — whether through praying, serving, giving or advocating — is a vital part of that calling.

Thank You for Helping Us Live in Light of Eternity

None of this would be possible without the faithful “yes” of people like you. Every prayer, gift, and element of support has brought us closer to the vision of seeing God’s Word in every language.

We’re living in light of eternity, knowing that what happens here on earth will resonate in heaven, as evidenced in Revelation 7:9. This work is about honoring God, bringing hope to His people through His Word and creating a legacy of love and transformation.

As we thank God for what He’s done, we also thank Him for each of you too! You’re not just witnesses in this global movement; you help proclaim God’s incredible works to others.

Continue to join us in this mission through prayer, and together we will witness God’s love reaching every language, every nation and every heart.