Bible Translation Innovation Digest: July 2025
Exploring what’s advancing Scripture access around the world
In this edition
This month’s highlight: Read and watch new stories on how local churches are leading Bible translation through Church-Based Bible Translation (CBBT). Testaments from translation consultants and in-country partners reveal how QA Community Reviews are accelerating progress through church ownership.
Stories of Innovation
Stage 3 of the CBBT process is a Review by the Quality Assurance (QA) Community, where local church leaders and believers check the draft translation.
The Innovation Lab recently spoke with Teryl Gonzalez, an International Translation Consultant and QA Mentor, to learn how this stage shapes both the translation process and the community.
Conversations on Innovation
Yara Maka Shares The CBBT Papua New Guinea Story
Examples of QA Community Reviews are coming alive around the world. In this new video, Yara Maka, Director at BATTLE, shares how communities in Papua New Guinea are leading their own Bible translation efforts, with 156 new languages in addition to 80 already in progress.
Resources for Innovation
Explore the New ETEN Innovation Lab Website
We’re excited to announce the launch of our new website! Designed to equip and connect, the site features the Lab’s strategic priorities, current projects, and ways to get involved. Make sure to visit the Resources page to explore the latest materials and tools for Bible translation innovation.
Visit lab.eten.bible
Prayer for Innovation
Praying Daily for the Acceleration of Bible Translation
“So is my word that goes out from my mouth:
It will not return to me empty,
but will accomplish what I desire
and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”
—Isaiah 55:11 (NIV)
Prayer is not a strategy, it is the strategy.
Join us every day of this month as we recognize God’s grace and intercede for teams around the world.