Ep. 172: Stephanie de Oliveira on bringing transformation through Bible translation.
Imagine never having read the Bible because it doesn't exist in a language you understand.
On this episode of The MercyCast, Raleigh Sadler talks with Stephanie de Oliveira, Director of Church Relations at Wycliffe Bible Translators, about the urgent global mission of Bible translation and reaching communities still waiting for Scripture.
Stephanie shares her journey into missions and explains why Bible translation is a ministry of the global Church—including the growing need for oral, audio, visual, and sign-language Scripture.
In This Episode
Why Bible translation is still needed
The challenges of reaching remote and persecuted communities
How local churches are leading translation efforts
Why Scripture must be accessible in the language people understand
How churches can participate through prayer, giving, advocacy, sending, and going
The Adopt a Verse initiative connecting churches with translation projects
The Bigger Picture
Bible translation isn't simply about putting words on a page. It's about giving people the opportunity to encounter God's Word, hear the Gospel, and see themselves as part of God's story.
The global Church has a role to play.
Take the Next Step
How is God calling you to participate? Pray. Give. Advocate. Send. Go.
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