When the High language wins – and when it doesn’t: How diglossia and the timing of translation affect vernacular scripture use Sulawesi Research PilotLanguage IssuesResearch

When the High language wins – and when it doesn’t: How diglossia and the timing of translation affect vernacular scripture use

The non-use of completed local language (LL) Scripture translations is a persistent and costly problem for the Bible translation movement. This article opens a broader Vernacular Scripture Use research program with a pilot study conducted across eighteen language communities in…
Richard
February 26, 2026
Scripture Engagement Dynamics Scripture Engagement DynamicsResearch

Scripture Engagement Dynamics

This study represents the largest sample of research on factors influencing Scripture Engagement to date, examining seventy projects in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Oceania, and representing multiple Bible translation agencies. The data has been analyzed statistically to identify factors…
Richard
November 9, 2025
SURAM Cameroon SURAM CameroonResearch

SURAM Cameroon

The aim of SURAM (Scripture Use Research And Ministry) Cameroon was to evaluate the ownership, use, and impact of vernacular Scriptures in communities across Cameroon where New Testaments or full Bibles in the local mother tongue were published between 2007…
Richard
June 23, 2025
Multilingualism in Lystra Language Issues

Multilingualism in Lystra

"Multilingualism is a resource for effective Gospel communication, not an impediment. The Acts 14:8-20 account demonstrates the risks involved with relying too heavily on gateway languages as a medium for ministry. The potential for catastrophic miscommunication like what was seen…
Richard
June 17, 2025
The Quiet Revival The Quiet RevivalResearchYoung People

The Quiet Revival

"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