Patmos SurveyResearch

The Patmos World Bible Attitudes Survey

The Bible in seven global contexts
150 countries analysed | 89 languages | 90,000 people surveyed The Patmos Initiative brings together people and organisations sharing one vision - a world where everyone encounters the Bible, is empowered to explore it and experiences the impact it can…
Richard
April 30, 2025
Language in the Mission of GodLanguage Issues

Language in the Mission of God

Michael Greed (Editor) (2025)
Whether spoken, written, signed, or thought, language is part of everything we do. How often do we reflect on the role of language in God's kingdom? The world's 7,000 languages are not merely obstacles to be overcome; they are part…
Richard
April 17, 2025
The Quiet RevivalResearchYoung People

The Quiet Revival

Rhiannon McAleer, Rob Barward-Symmons (2025)
"In churches across society something amazing is happening, challenging long-held predictions about the future of Christianity in the twenty-first century. Where once we saw aging congregations and a steady decline in attendance, we see dramatic growth, led by the young.…
Richard
April 9, 2025
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Epika Bible

Experience the world of the Bible using immersive virtual reality
Epika is the Bible brought to life through immersive virtual reality, allowing users to explore the Biblical world, experience its culture, and witness its timeless stories. You can: Explore the Biblical world, through accurate and realistic recreations of Biblical places,…
Richard
March 10, 2025
Acts of the ApostlesFilm and Video

Acts of the Apostles

From the creators of the LUMO Gospel Films
The Acts of the Apostles film is complete. Covering all 28 chapters with a word-for-word narration, it is being translated into multiple languages to support the Oral Bible Translation movement, church planting, and discipleship efforts globally.
Richard
March 6, 2025
Training

CanIL Scripture Engagement Training

The Canada Institute of Linguistics (CanIL) offers a Scripture Engagement training track with courses accepted by SIL and Wycliffe Bible Translators as preparation for cross-cultural service. In 2025, the SE course will be taught in the summer: either in person…
Richard
February 28, 2025
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Spoken English Bible

A translation of the Bible that is intended to be heard and told
The Spoken English Bible is creating the first oral Bible translation in English. It's intended audience is American English speakers of the younger generations (late 30s and under) who have minimal biblical knowledge. There have been hundreds of oral Bible…
Richard
December 20, 2024
Traduire la Bible en ActesAdvocacyBible ReadingBible StorytellingBible StudyBible TranslationCultureLanguage Issues

Traduire la Bible en Actes

Manuel pour faire un bon usage de la Bible dans chaque langue et culture
Margaret Hill, Harriet Hill (2024)
Second Edition "Je recommande ce livre à tous ceux qui souhaitent que la traduction de la Bible transforme des vies ! Traduire la Bible en Actes rassemble une mine d’expériences de praticiens de la traduction qui cherchent à faciliter l’interaction…
Richard
November 11, 2024
Strategic PlanningTraining

SE Guide App

Videos and questions to facilitate Scripture Engagement discussions
The SE (Scripture Engagement) Guide app is a companion to the SE Guide website, containing questions and videos based around the Eight Conditions for Scripture Engagement. The SE Guide is designed to help you understand what will help or hinder…
Richard
November 7, 2024
Marketing and Distribution

Our Bible has Arrived!

Organising a dedication event to celebrate the publication of a New Testament, Bible or other translated books
Richard Margetts, Faantoni dit Souléhimana Traoré (2024)
Third edition, in English and French. "Lord, the moment we’ve been waiting for has arrived! What we were longing for, our hands have touched!" How do you celebrate the publication of a Bible book: a Bible, a New Testament or…
Richard
June 18, 2024