Resources Bible Translation and Scripture Engagement
Bible Translation agencies
United Bible Societies
This site explains the mission and methods behind translating the Bible for communities in over 200 countries, emphasizing linguistic accuracy and cultural adaptation. United Bible Societies (UBS) is a global network that unites Bible societies from around the world, working collaboratively to make the Bible available, known, and loved in every culture. This partnership fosters the exchange of resources, technical expertise, and best practices among national societies, ensuring a unified approach to Bible translation, distribution, and engagement. Through coordinated efforts, UBS supports local Bible societies by providing research, innovative technology, and practical guidance tailored to diverse linguistic and cultural settings. As a result, Bible societies can effectively share insights and overcome challenges in reaching communities with Scriptures, enhancing global unity in the mission of spreading God's Word.
Wycliffe Global Alliance/Translators
Focuses on the global collaborative efforts for Bible Translation, detailing how diverse cultures are reached with adapted, context-sensitive scripture. The Wycliffe family is an extensive global network of organizations dedicated to making God's Word accessible in every language. At its core is Wycliffe Bible Translators, which works directly on Bible translation projects in partnership with local communities around the world. Complementing this work is SIL International, renowned for its linguistic research and the development of tools and methodologies that support translators in understanding and documenting languages. Seed Co (Seed Company) provides essential support and resources to Bible translation efforts, ensuring that teams have the materials they need on the field.
Biblica
Formerly known as the International Bible Society, Biblica is dedicated to translating, publishing, and distributing the Bible worldwide with cultural relevance.
Bible Translation networks
Forum of Bible Agencies International
An alliance that brings together leading international Bible agencies, highlighting strategies to make God’s Word available, known, and loved globally.
Every Tribe Every Nation
This platform links Bible Translation with digital strategies for Scripture Engagement, standardizing digital content to make scripture more accessible globally.
ETEN Lab
https://etenlab.notion.site/
ETEN Lab is the experimental research hub of Every Tribe Every Nation. It develops innovative digital tools for Bible translation and Scripture engagement, supports standardized digital content and intellectual property management, and builds a Digital Bible Library to empower the global Church in reaching diverse communities.
International Orality Network (ION)
A network devoted to ensuring the Bible reaches oral learners by employing culturally appropriate storytelling and audio communication methods
Bible Translation and Engagement Training
SIL International
A global non-profit organization focused on language research and development. SIL International publishes Ethnologue and offers extensive resources for Bible translation initiatives.
An Introductory Course in Translation Principles
The SIL publication compiles a wide array of supplemental resources to support Bible translation work. It includes research studies, guidelines, case studies, and practical tools addressing translation principles, methodologies, and ethical considerations. These materials help translators navigate linguistic, cultural, and technological challenges to produce faithful, accessible Scripture translations.
FULLER Equip Bible Translation
FULLER Equip Bible Translation is an online learning platform from Fuller Theological Seminary that offers research-based, practice-oriented certificate programs in Bible translation. Courses such as “Foundations in Bible Translation” and “Oral Bible Translation” equip aspiring translators with essential skills—from understanding language and theology to using modern translation tools—to create first drafts and engage culturally diverse communities with God’s Word.
Bible Translation Consultant Competencies
The Bible Translation Consultant Competencies website is an online resource dedicated to outlining the essential skills and knowledge areas for professionals involved in Bible translation consulting. It is part of a broader Competency-based Consultant Certification framework and provides:
Competency Standards: Detailed guidelines covering biblical content, hermeneutics, discourse, translation principles, language structures, sociolinguistics, and more.
Resource Tools: A collection of training materials, links to SIL’s training site, and references to standards from the Forum of Bible Agencies International.
Interactive Features: Options for searching topics, subscribing for updates, and providing feedback to improve the resource.
This tool is designed to help Bible translation consultants build their expertise and ensure the highest standards of translation quality.
Scripture Engagement Agencies
Scripture Union
An organization that connects people—especially youth—with the Bible through engaging, community-based initiatives and educational resources.
Resources
Find.Bible
A comprehensive resource offering access to Bible translations, study tools, and related materials to help users explore scripture across languages and cultures.
Ethnologue
A leading reference on world languages, providing detailed linguistic data essential for effective Bible translation and understanding cultural diversity.
The Joshua Project
An evangelical organization dedicated to tracking the ethnic groups with the fewest followers of evangelical Christianity, helping coordinate missionary efforts and resource allocation worldwide. (Based on its Wikipedia description.)
Glottolog
An academic database dedicated to cataloging the world’s languages, providing detailed linguistic information that supports effective Bible translation and cultural research.
ScriptureEarth
A digital platform by Wycliffe Bible Translators offering Bible translations in hundreds of languages. The site provides access to both full and partial Bible texts, prioritizing languages that previously lacked scripture resources. By making the Bible accessible in over 1,000 languages, ScriptureEarth supports global literacy, cultural inclusion, and mission work, ensuring that communities worldwide can engage with God’s Word in their native tongue. This resource is a key tool for both translation efforts and for users seeking scripture in lesser-known languages.
ProgressBible
ProgressBible is an innovative online platform dedicated to gathering and making sense of vast, complex data related to Bible translation.
Tools.Bible
Tools.Bible is a centralized digital library for Bible translation resources, offering searchable data on tools, features, and testimonials to enhance every phase of the translation process efficiently.
Scripture Engagement
The site is a repository of indexed and tagged resources and links from Forum members and other Christian agencies aimed at helping people encounter God’s Word in life changing ways.
Online Resources Free
Bible Gateway
A premier online resource offering access to a vast collection of Bible translations, study tools, and devotionals—ideal for scholars and casual readers alike.
YouVersion (Bible.com)
A widely used digital platform featuring Bible translations, multimedia Bible engagement, reading plans, and interactive features to help connect users with Scripture.
Bible versions (YouVersion) available
Bible.is
Bible.is, powered by Faith Comes by Hearing, is a dynamic digital platform that offers a comprehensive audio Bible experience alongside text-based scripture access. Designed with inclusivity in mind, it serves users worldwide by providing Bible translations in hundreds of languages and dialects, ensuring that the Word of God is accessible regardless of literacy level or language barrier. Whether via web or mobile app, Bible.is emphasizes convenience and accessibility with features like streaming audio, offline downloads, and engaging multimedia content for personal devotion and group study.
Blue Letter Bible
Blue Letter Bible is a robust study tool that offers detailed commentaries, concordances, and original language tools, along with audio options, supporting in-depth theological analysis alongside everyday scripture reading.