The United Nations is observing 2019 as the International Year of Indigenous Languages! The above video, “Every Language Matters,” highlights SIL’s belief that every language has a special place in the heart of those who speak it and helps people understand God’s Word in a unique and special way.
The Apostle Paul speaks Nukna!
Recently some of the Nukna people were reading through the Nukna translation of Colossians with Matt, checking for accuracy and naturalness. After one particular passage, Matt noticed one of the Nukna men smiling and chuckling to himself. When Matt asked what was going on, he replied, “It’s just that for a minute there I forgot … Continue reading The Apostle Paul speaks Nukna!
Epistle checking and local ownership
Our family just returned from Hamelengan village. Thank you for your prayers for us during this time. With the help of the Nukna people, we completed quality checks of the books of 1 & 2 Thessalonians and 1 & 2 Timothy. These checks are called ‘village checking’, because we take the translations out into the … Continue reading Epistle checking and local ownership
‘God gives us his insides’
Check out our latest news from Papua New Guinea, - both family and ministry news. Open this post and click on this link to read all about it
Back to PNG
This Sunday, January 7th, we'll begin our journey back to our home and ministry in Papua New Guinea. Along the way, we'll spend three nights in Sydney, and then arrive in Ukarumpa, PNG, on Friday the 12th local time. We'd appreciate your prayers as we navigate airports, adjust to a new time zone, and hopefully … Continue reading Back to PNG
Returning to PNG
In about a month, on January 7th, our family will be flying back to Papua New Guinea to continue our Bible translation ministry with the Nukna people. This furlough has had its ups and downs, but we're so thankful to God for his faithfulness, and to the many people in the body of Christ who … Continue reading Returning to PNG
Nukna dedication video
We recently celebrated the completion of the books of Luke and Acts. Check out the video!
Furlough update and prayer request
Would you pray for our family and the Nukna people while we're on furlough? Click to learn more...
Financial Update and PNG house repairs
Our ministry relies on God's provision through the generous gifts of people like you. Read on to find out more about our current situation...