The Scripture Engagement Guide

Research refined over the last 40 years established eight conditions that need to be in place for Bibles to be used.

Some are about the products: printed Bibles, audio recordings, films, stories, children's materials (and many more); some are about processes of research, translation, production and distribution; all are about people - the users of scripture and about the partnerships that go into creating and sustaining the many different approaches available today.

All conditions can be strengthened but any one can be the difference between a translation being used or  ignored.

Understanding and evaluating each of these conditions takes time, good communication, and good relationships.

In all of this, we remember that God is sovereign, together with our various partners, we look to him for guidance as we join him in what is ultimately his work.

Through the use of simple video discussion starters the Scripture Engagement Guide helps those involved in Bible Translation discuss issues with community members and begin to identify what conditions are already in place, and what may need attention.